Reeds Sea Transport (eBook)

This book gives a complete picture of the Maritime Transport Industry sothat those involved with shipping can see their own specific field ofinterest in perspective and understand how the basic model of this mode of transportoperates.The sixth edition of Reeds Sea Transporthas been updated throughout to take account ofchanges in the industry. It includes new data and statistics, newadvice on safety, a review of ship types including the growth intonnage and the increase in container ship sizes, as well as the effectof the 'depression' over recent years, all of which make esssentialreading for professionals as well as students on courses concerned withShipping Ports and Transport.Modern transport professionals must be able to adapt to andanticipate the implications of changes in their industry, this bookgives an insight into how management has coped with change over thelast century, and enables the reader to see how this essentialcommercial activity has developed.'It is a book that should be owned and read by everyone who makes his or her living from the shipping industry' Ships and Ports

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The bible on operation and economics within the maritime transport industry, covering types of ship, issues related to crew, cargo and ports, and examining changes in the industry.This book gives a complete picture of the Maritime Transport Industry so that those involved with shipping can see their own specific field of interest in perspective and understand how the basic model of this mode of transport operates.The sixth edition of Reeds Sea Transport has been updated throughout to take account of changes in the industry. It includes new data and statistics, new advice on safety, a review of ship types including the growth in tonnage and the increase in container ship sizes, as well as the effect of the 'depression' over recent years, all of which make essential reading for professionals as well as students on courses concerned with Shipping Ports and Transport.Modern transport professionals must be able to adapt to and anticipate the implications of changes in their industry; this book gives an insight into how management has coped with change over the last century, and enables the reader to see how this essential commercial activity has developed.'It is a book that should be owned and read by everyone who makes his or her living from the shipping industry' Ships and Ports