Branch, Alan E. <br/><br/>
Branch's elements of shipping / 
Alan E. Branch and Michael Robarts. 
 - Ninth edition. 
 - xxv, 500 pages ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/> The book explains in a lucid, professional manner the basic elements of shipping, including operational, commercial, legal, economic, technical, managerial, logistical and financial considerations. It also explores how shipping markets behave and provides an overview of the international shipping industry and seaports. Filling a gap for the discerning reader who wishes to have a complete understanding of all the elements of the global shipping scene together with the interface with seaports, international trade and logistics, it remains essential reading for shipping executives along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781138786677 (hardback) 9781138786684 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2014012184 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Shipping.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HE571  / .B67 2014 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>387.5/44