This volume offers a systematic account of the effects of globalization on the shipping industry and seafarers' lives. (Midwest).
Piracy -- Scope and dimensions -- Factors accounting for the emergence of piracy in the contemporary era -- The dangers of piracy -- Maritime terrorism -- A piracy-terrorism nexus? -- Relevance to the United States -- Threat priorities -- Principal security initiatives spearhead…
This book is the founding title in the Grammenos Library. The diversity of the subjects covered is unique and the results of research developed over many years are not only comprehensive, but also have important implications on real life issues in maritime business. The new edit…
'The handbook of maritime economics and business' brings together contributions from many leading academics to give a comprehensive analysis of real life economic issues in the shipping world. A broad range of topics are covered, including shipping markets and shipping cycles, p…
The handbook of maritime economics and business
This book is the founding title in the Grammenos Library. The diversity of the subjects covered is unique and the results of research developed over many years are not only comprehensive, but also have important implications on real life issues in maritime business. The new edit…
For 5000 years shipping has served the world economy and today it provides a sophisticated transport service to every part of the globe. Yet despite its economic complexity, shipping retains much of the competitive cut and thrust of the "perfect" market of classical economics. T…
Combining a sophisticated historical and theoretical analysis of the shipping industry with a practical explanation of all aspects of the shipping industry, this third edition is essential reading for students and professionals with an interest in this area.
This book covers topics on sea transport, the organisation of the shipping market, shipping market economics (supply, demand, freight rates, costs, revenue, Cash flow, financing ships, risk and return), the geography of maritime trade, the principles of maritime trade, the trans…
Stopford provides an introduction to the organization and workings of the global shipping industry, outlining the economic theory behind this large and complex subject, and dealing with many of the operational practicalities involved.