Commercial Shipping Handbook by Peter Brodie is a unique work, explaining in jargon-free, concise language the terms of the many activities that comprise shipping. Its logical and straightforward indexing makes locating the information you need fast and simple.
This book provides:
- Documents used in international transport – what they cover, the different types and examples of each
- The main organisations whose members contribute to international transport and their aims and objectives
- Clauses appearing in bills of lading, voyage and time charters
- Examples of principle documents
- Definitions for terms and phrases frequently used in offers and counter-offers for charter ships
- Types of ships, cargos , containers and ports
- Surcharges
- Chartering terms
- Technical elements of shipping as they relate to the commercial operation