New Arrival Introduction to Shipping: A Modern Guide to Maritime Shipping Industry

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Introduction to Shipping: A Modern Guide to Maritime Shipping Industry

By Kelly Gerakoudi
New Arrival 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.

Table of Contents

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
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