Shipping and Logistics Management

The term ‘shipping’ has evolved from its original relationship to ships and seaborne trade, to encompass any mode of transport that moves goods between two points. The implication of the extended meaning of ‘shipping’ is that the shipping industry has become more complex, as well as more dynamic. Tr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lun, Yuen Ha (Venus), Lai, Kee Hung (Author), Cheng, Tai Chiu Edwin (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 2010, 2010
Edition:1st ed. 2010
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • International Trade and Shipping
  • Freight Rate Mechanism
  • Bulk Shipping Market
  • Container Shipping Market
  • Business Strategy in Shipping
  • Growth of Firms
  • Fleet Mix Decision
  • Liner Shipping Network
  • Container Transport Chain
  • Intermodal Transport System
  • Managing Empty Containers
  • Container Transport Security
  • Port Operations
  • Managing Container Terminals
  • Agile Port
  • Port Development