Branch's Elements of Shipping - Alan Edward Branch

Since it was first published in 1964 Elements of Shipping has become established as a market leader. Now in its ninth edition Branch's Elements of Shipping renamed in memory of Alan Branch has been updated throughout and revised to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years including the impact of the economic crisis the Panama Canal expansion and new legislation. All tables and data have been brought up-to-date and many new illustrations have been added. The book explains in a lucid professional manner the basic elements of shipping including operational commercial legal economic technical managerial logistical and financial considerations. It also explores how shipping markets behave and provides an overview of the international shipping industry and seaports. 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.

TITLE: Branch's Elements of Shipping

AUTHOR: Alan Edward Branch

SKU: 9781138786684

PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Ltd

DATE PUBLISHED: 01/10/2014

PLACE PUBLISHED: United Kingdom

PAGES: 500

BINDING: Paperback / softback

LANGUAGE: English

DIMENSIONS: 159 mm x 235 mm

WEIGHT: 771 gr