ABSTRACT
For 5000 years shipping has served the world economy and today it provides a sophisticated transport service to every part of the globe. Yet despite its economic complexity, shipping retains much of the competitive cut and thrust of theperfect market of classical economics. This blend of sophisticated logistics and larger than life entrepreneurs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING
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PART 2: SHIPPING MARKET ECONOMICS
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PART 3: SHIPPING COMPANY ECONOMICS
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PART 4: SEABORNE TRADE AND TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
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PART 5: THE MERCHANT FLEET AND TRANSPORT SUPPLY
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PART 6: FORECASTING AND PLANNING