Maritime Economics 3e

The new edition of Maritime Economics combines a sophisticated historical and theoretical analysis of this large and complex market with a practical explanation of all aspects of the shipping industry. New and enlarged chapters in this substantially revised third edition cover: 5000 years of commercial shipping history shipping cycles back to 1741; the four shipping markets (freight rates and freight derivatives, second hand ships, newbuilding, demolition); latest developments in ship financing techniques the theory of maritime trade With over 200 illustrations and tables Maritime Economics: third edition is essential reading for students and professionals with an interest in the shipping industry. ...