Introduction to Shipping: A Modern Guide to Maritime Shipping Industry

Name: Introduction to Shipping: A Modern Guide to Maritime Shipping Industry
Brand: Routledge
SKU: 9781041095989
Price: 554.71 HKD
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Author: Kelly Gerakoudi
ISBN: 9781041095989

By Kelly Gerakoudi

Routledge March 2026

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ISBN-13: 9781041095989
Publisher: Routledge
Publication: March 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Shipping moves over 90% of global trade, yet for many, the industry remains unseen. Introduction to Shipping brings this vast and vital world into focus with a clear, practical, and engaging guide.

The book builds a solid foundation by linking key participants, transactions, operations, and legal elements into one cohesive narrative. Complex concepts are broken down step by step, ensuring accessibility for beginners while offering depth and relevance for professionals. Balancing theory with practice, Introduction to Shipping also addresses the industry’s most pressing developments, from digitalization and AI-driven logistics to green shipping technologies and evolving environmental challenges.

Whether you are a student taking your first steps into the field or a practitioner seeking to sharpen and systematize your knowledge, Introduction to Shipping serves as a vital reference to the forces driving global trade.

1. Introduction to Shipping

2. Types of Ships and Cargo

3. Shipping Markets

4. Charter Types

5. Shipping Operations and Costs

6. Key Shipping Contracts

7. Marine Insurance

8. Shipping Regulations

9. Green Shipping & Digitalization

10. Ports & Shipping Routes

11. Shipping Co. Structure & Shipowners

12. Human and Financial Capital in Shipping