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Branch's Elements of Shipping

Author : Alan Edward Branch

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 526 pages

File Size : 20,69 MB

Release : 2014-10-03

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1317662598

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Book Description

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.



Elements of Shipping

Author : Alan Edward Branch

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 619 pages

File Size : 40,22 MB

Release : 2007-10-18

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1134230052

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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.



Elements of Shipping

Author : Mr Alan Edward Branch

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 554 pages

File Size : 35,9 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1135729131

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Book Description

Elements of Shipping was first published in 1964 and has become established as a market leader over its many editions. This latest version is entirely updated to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years and features new chapters on multimodalism, seaports and electronic data interchange. Emphasis is also placed on professionalism and the need to have the latest technology and professionally qualified personnel to operate a shipping service today. It remains essential reading for the shipping executive along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry.



Maritime Economics

Author : Alan Branch

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 597 pages

File Size : 50,95 MB

Release : 2013-04-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1134742673

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Book Description

Now in its second edition Maritime Economics provides a valuable introduction to the organisation and workings of the global shipping industry. The author outlines the economic theory as well as many of the operational practicalities involved. Extensively revised for the new edition, the book has many clear illustrations and tables. Topics covered include: * an overview of international trade * Maritime Law * economic organisation and principles * financing ships and shipping companies * market research and forecasting.



Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics

Author : Alan E. Branch

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 187 pages

File Size : 24,21 MB

Release : 2008-12-19

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1134150962

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Book Description

Until now, no book dedicated to international logistics and supply chain management had existed. Featuring numerous case studies and diagrams obtained from logistic operators, Branch‘s book remedies this oversight, and skilfully illustrates his ideas in practice.



Elements of Shipping

Author : Alan Edward Branch

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 523 pages

File Size : 32,69 MB

Release : 2007-10-18

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1134230060

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Book Description

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.



Shipping and Logistics Management

Author : Yuen Ha (Venus) Lun

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 15,18 MB

Release : 2010-04-07

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1848829973

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Book Description

Shipping and Logistics Management serves to consolidate the knowledge its authors have acquired from being educators and observers of the shipping industry. Against the background of a global business environment, it explains how the shipping market functions, examining the strategic and operational issues that affect entrepreneurs in this industry. The authors discuss global trends and strategies in the shipping business, looking at the role of logistics service providers and at how the use of information technology can help shipping operations. Shipping and Logistics Management also aims to answer several important questions in the shipping industry, including: what are the shipping cost structures?, what are the patterns of sea transport? and how do companies in the shipping industry operate? An invaluable source of information for researchers and advanced, or graduate, students, Shipping and Logistics Management is also a useful reference for shipping practitioners and consultants.



Ship Management

Author : Pengfei Zhang

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 38,24 MB

Release : 2021-09-19

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 1000437809

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Book Description

Ship Management: Theory and Practice unpacks the complexity of this crucial maritime activity by spelling out its key elements and the connections and linkages between them. Opening with an introduction and an overview of the special characteristics of ship management, the text then focuses on different strands of management. It offers dedicated chapters on strategic management, commercial management, operations management, technical management, human resource management and compliance management, weaving in numerous international examples throughout. The final chapter looks to the future, exploring the challenges facing ship management and the impact of digitalisation. Ship Management: Theory and Practice is a valuable resource for upper-level students of shipping management and maritime operations and can also serve as a one-stop reference for researchers and industry practitioners.