Maritime logistics a complete guide to effective shipping and port management

Current globalization and borderless operations in manufacturing are creating a greater demand for international transportation and supply chain logistics. Maritime (shipping and ports) is one of the key components in this business pattern. It is now estimated that approximately 90% of global tradin...

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Other Authors: Song, Dong-Wook (Editor), Panayides, Photis M. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London, UK Kogan Page 2012
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Table of Contents:
  • Part one : Introduction
  • 1. Introduction to maritime logistics
  • 2. Definitive maritime logistics and its value
  • 3. International maritime trade and logistics
  • 4. Intermodal freight transport and logistics
  • 5. The human element in maritime logistics
  • Part two: Shipping logistics
  • 6. Developing liner service networks in container shipping
  • 7. Supply chain integration of shipping companies
  • 8. Logistics strategy in container shipping
  • 9. Tanker shipping logistics
  • 10. Dry bulk shipping logistics
  • Part three: Part logistics
  • 11. Dry port in concept and practice
  • 12. Defining logistics hub and its application for container ports
  • 13. Hinterland logistics and global supply chains
  • 14. Port and logistics chains: changes in organizational effectiveness
  • 15. Logistics performance of supply chain-oriented ports
  • 16. Conclusion