ABSTRACT

Elements of Shipping was first published in 1964 and has become established as a market leader over its many editions. This latest version is entirely updated to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years and features new chapters on multimodalism, seaports and electronic data interchange.

Emphasis is also placed on professionalism and the need to have the latest technology and professionally qualified personnel to operate a shipping service today. It remains essential reading for the shipping executive along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|14 pages

The ship

chapter 3|26 pages

Ship design and construction

chapter 4|25 pages

Ships and their cargoes

chapter 5|19 pages

Manning of vessels

chapter 6|15 pages

Customs house and ships' papers

chapter 7|13 pages

Maritime canals and inland waterways

chapter 9|15 pages

Passenger fares and freight rates

chapter 10|14 pages

Liner conferences

chapter 11|13 pages

Ship operation

chapter 12|27 pages

Bills of lading

chapter 13|46 pages

Cargoes

chapter 14|36 pages

The shipping company

chapter 15|36 pages

Charter parties

chapter 16|39 pages

Containerization

chapter 17|10 pages

Seaports

chapter 18|15 pages

Multi-modalism

chapter 19|16 pages

The international consignment

chapter 21|11 pages

Ship management

chapter 22|16 pages

Political aspects