The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business

The editor founded London’s Centre for Shipping Trade and Finance, was appointed OBE in 1994 for his contribution to international shipping and finance, and was 1998 Seatrade Personality of the Year for his contribution to international maritime studies. His connections have enabled him to assemble an impressive team of contributors from around the world.

The book clearly defines recent global patterns of international ocean trade in manufactured goods and energy but also looks closely at the establishment of European maritime trade flows.

The economics of maritime safety and the seafaring labour market are topics currently high on the international agenda given thorough coverage, as is shipping policy in the era of globalisation.

This book was compiled perhaps too soon after September 11 for the impact of that event on shipping and port operations to have been thoroughly anticipated by the contributors.

However, a section on Port Economics and Management includes focussed discussion of operations and competition in Northen Europe, a European view of Port Pricing, and an analysis of The Productivity and Efficiency of Ports and Terminals by a contributor well placed to know in world-leading Hong Kong.

The final section covers Aspects of Intenational Logistics and looks at the use of Information Technology in Logistics and Maritime Business, examining the new digital networks whose timeliness has become so apparent in the wake of 9/11.

The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business
Edited by Costas Th Grammenos
Published by Informa Professional.
ISBN: 1 84311 195 0.
Hardback, 930 pages.
Price £135