ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1998, the third edition of Maritime Economics provides a valuable introduction to the organisation and workings of the global shipping industry. The author outlines the economic theory as well as many of the operational practicalities involved.


Extensively revised for the new edition, the book has many clear illustrations and tables. Topics covered include:


* an overview of international trade
* Maritime Law
* economic organisation and principles
* financing ships and shipping companies
* market research and forecasting.

chapter 1|39 pages

International trade and shipping scene

chapter 2|21 pages

Economics of ship design

chapter 3|23 pages

Ship investment criteria

chapter 4|18 pages

Economics of containerization

chapter 5|7 pages

Multi-modalism

chapter 7|43 pages

Economics of ship operation

chapter 8|19 pages

Seaports

chapter 9|13 pages

Logistics

chapter 10|15 pages

The freight market

chapter 11|39 pages

Economics of chartering

chapter 12|42 pages

Ship management

chapter 13|10 pages

Shipboard management

chapter 14|13 pages

The international marketing environment

chapter 15|11 pages

International marketing research

chapter 16|14 pages

International marketing plans

chapter 18|20 pages

Computerization

chapter 20|27 pages

Political factors