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Port Management and Operations, 4th Edition

Port Management and Operations, 4th Edition

Author: Patrick Alderton; Nickie Butt
Publisher: Informa Law
ISBN: 9781138798458
Published In: June 2025
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Port Management and Operations is the essential guide to port management in the twenty-first century. It offers unparalleled coverage of the different types of port and the essential elements therein, including administration, management, economics and operations. Readers are provided with a complete understanding of port activity, enabling managers to see where they fit into the maritime transport sector as a whole. By drawing on their wealth of practical and academic experience, the authors succeed in providing an accessible overview of this vital, complex and rapidly-changing industry.

This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the port industry today.

New to this edition:

Completely restructured into four key parts: Development and Evolution, Management and Administration, Port Operations, and Ports in the Transport Chain.
International approach, with case studies taken from major ports around the world
Enhanced coverage of global terminal operators, environmental impact assessment, modern port technology, human resource management and corporate social responsibility
Thorough analysis of the role of ports with respect to logistics and supply chain networks.
Comprehensive references to further reading, pointing readers to additional sources of information.

This book is essential reading for professionals entering a career in port operations and management and students of maritime management worldwide.

Part 1. Development/Evolution
1. Introduction: Role of ports
2. Development
3. Structural changes

Part 2. Management and Administration
4. Introduction: The range of management functions
5. Roles & Responsibilities
6. Port Finance
7. Critical issues in port management

Part 3. Operations
8. Introduction: Technology and modern port operation
9. Maritime operations
10. Cargo operations

Part 4. Ports in the Transport Chain
11. Supply Chain Management
12. Current focus