NEW EDITION COMING IN AUGUST 2023. Describes the dry cargo sector, mainly involving the shipping of bulk commodities. It explains how this part of the industry works and also looks at the less familiar cargoes and trades.

NEW EDTION COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2023. This authoritative book is both a great introduction to the economics of the shipping industry and a valuable reference book for commercial practitioners. Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade is an easy-to-read reference for those who need an overview of the economic and commercial issues involved in the chartering, ownership and management of oceangoing ships. It describes canals and ports and economies of scale in ship sizes.

The book covers every aspect of shipping, taking the reader through manning, safety, training, navigation and communications; it covers classification and insurance, international conventions and maritime law; it looks at ports, workboats, cranes and dry docks, as well as pilots and agents.

It's part of the Lloyd's Practical Shipping Guides series. Now in its eighth edition, this classic text is a first point of reference for anyone looking to obtain an understanding of chartering and shipbroking practice.

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