ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 2|40 pages

The shipping market cycle

chapter 3|36 pages

The four shipping markets

chapter 4|38 pages

Supply, demand and freight rates

chapter 5|42 pages

Costs, revenue and financial performance

chapter 6|32 pages

Financing ships and shipping companies

chapter 7|28 pages

The economic principles of maritime trade

chapter 8|38 pages

The global pattern of maritime trade

chapter 11|40 pages

The economics of ships and ship designs

chapter 13|34 pages

The economics of shipbuilding and scrapping

chapter 14|26 pages

Maritime forecasting and market research