Since it was first published in 1964, Elements of Shipping has become established as a market leader. Now this new edition has been entirely updated and revised to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years and the increased emphasis placed on professionalism, qualified personnel and the need for the latest available technology. With new chapters on seaports and electronic data interchange, it explains in a lucid, professional manner the basic elements of shipping embracing operating, e-commerce/computerization (shipboard/trade), commercial, legal, economic, technical, managerial, logistics and financial considerations. It also reflects recent major trends including the impact of globalization, current good practice and future trends. All twenty-two chapters have been updated and over half of the content is new. Filling a gap for the discerning reader who wishes to have a complete understanding of all the elements of the global shipping scene together with the interface with seaports, international trade and logistics, it remains essential reading for shipping executives along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. The Ship 3. Ship Design and Construction 4. Ships and their Cargoes/Trades 5. Manning of Vessels 6. Customs House and Ships' Papers 7. Maritime Canals and Inland Waterways 8. Services Performed by Principal Shipping Organizations 9. Passenger Fares and Freight Rates 10. Liner Conferences 11. Ship Operation 12. Bills of Lading 13. Cargoes 14. The Shipping Company 15. Charter Parties 16. Containerization 17. Seaports 18. Multi-modalism: Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics 19. The International Consignment 20. Information Technology and Electronic Data Interchange 21. Ship Management 22. Political Aspects