Introduction to Shipping provides an overview of the shipping industry. It defines and describes all aspects of shipping, the personnel who work in it, the history behind it and introduces key aspects of finance and accounting in shipping in a simple to follow format.

This book covers all forms of shipping documentation, ship types, maritime geography, trade routes and ports, and touches on maritime company accounting and the law of carriage of goods by sea.

In providing an authoritative assessment of global shipping, Introduction to Shipping is suitable not only for personnel within shipping but also for those in other professions who wish to expand their general understanding of this exciting and dynamic industry.

Foreword by: Alan Marsh, FICS

Former CEO – Braemar Seascope and former

President, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

ISBN: 978-1-908833-83-9

Pages: 330