Shipping is by far the most significant mode of transportation for the carriage of freight. In terms of volume alone, no other mode comes close. Its...
A port (or seaport) is a place that provides for the vessel transfer of cargo and passengers to and from waterways and shores. Port economics is...
The relationship between ports and governments has changed profoundly over the past quarter of a century. Many governments have sought to extract...
Freight Transport Modelling is a unique new reference book that provides insight into the state-of-the-art of freight modelling. Focusing on models...
First published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
"This 600 page textbook must be a good candidate for being the authoritative reference on its subject....This book reveals all through a good, clear...
During the past century, scientists, world statesmen, and international entrepreneurs have become increasingly aware of the potential of the oceans as...
Invaluable to participants of navigation control courses, candidates for Class 2 and Class 1 (master mariner) and all practising navigating officers.
Part of the Kemp and Young series, this book provides a concise introduction to meteorology. Information is presented using diagrams, illustrations...
The Global Maritime distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is becoming the all-embracing term for communication and data transfer between ship and shore...