The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business

The Handbook of Marine Economics and Business brings together. for the first time contributions of over 50 internationally known academics from 30 different countries, all of whom are members of the international Association of Maritime Economics (IAME). The diversity of the subjects covered and the result of research developed over many years are both unique and comprehensive, as is its application to real life issues in maritime business.

The Handbook of Maritime and Business covers many aspects of maritime economics and business in the broad areas of shipping economics; International Seaborne Trade; Maritime Safety; Shipping and Maritime Policies; Management and Operations; Shipping Finance and Risk Management; Port Economics and Operations; International Logistics and IT in Logistics and Maritime Transportation.

This is an indispensable reference book for apprentice and expeienced practitioners in the maritime business world as well as for undergrduate and postgraduate students....