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.

This should help mariners in their studies to become masters on the vessels they serve upon, and once masters will also assist them in making the business decisions masters are so often called upon to make. The purpose of this book is to inform mariners about the law.

The Commercial Shipping Handbook is an invaluable reference tool for anyone involved in international trade.

Understand the role of the container in the supply chain, and the systems and methods needed to ensure the efficient movement of goods.

Best Practice Toolkit for Planning, Negotiating and Managing a Contract. Tackles the growing complexity of contracting logistics in a technologically accelerating world.

Covers the conceptualization of green shipping practices, measurement scales for evaluating GSP implementation, green management practice and green shipping networks. Presents theory-driven discussion on the link between implementing GSP and firm performance. Provides a reference for firms to understand and evaluate their capability in carrying out green operations on their shipping activities.

This book explains what the key innovations are, how to ensure a return on investment, the barriers to innovation and how to overcome them.

Perfect for learning about maritime businesses’ organisation and management, including human resources, safety, outsourcing and more.