International Handbook of Maritime Business (Hardcover)

`Topics and issues dealt with in this book are very interesting and timely subjects in terms of the maritime industry, which has long been considered an important part of international logistics. The publication of this book is highly appropriate and recommendable to those who would like to know more about contemporary maritime business - a key part of global supply chains.' - Daniel Seong-Hyeok Moon, World Maritime University, Sweden `Maritime business has grown beyond its traditional areas of shipping and ports to its embedment in international supply chains and logistics systems. The collection of original papers found in this book not only provide a wealth of information on traditional maritime business, but also on its growing role in supply chains and logistics systems. The papers are readable and of consistent quality and should attract academicians and practitioners who seek information about current practices in maritime business and their impacts.' - Wayne K. Talley, Editor-in-Chief, Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review The International Handbook of Maritime Business is a timely, comprehensive and insightful overview of the key contemporary research issues in maritime business. Dynamic changes in recent years have meant that maritime transport is increasingly recognized as a key integrated component of international logistics and a facilitator of global supply chains. With contributions from the world's leading scholars in the field, the Handbook reflects this new perspective and offers a unique and indispensable source of reference and information. Thoroughly international in terms of scope and coverage, this original reference work will prove invaluable to postgraduate students of maritime studies, logistics, international business and marine technology. Anyone interested in developing an understanding of contemporary research issues in maritime business should not be without this Handbook.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Research Handbooks in Business and Management series
Release date:	September 2010
Editors:	Kevin Cullinane
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-1-84720-934-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > Shipping industries > General
LSN:	1-84720-934-3
Barcode:	9781847209344

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