The book deals with a wide variety of subject areas relating to the maritime movement of goods, from the nature of cargo vessels and containerisation, global maritime organisations, through the use of international terms of delivery and freight costs, to the means and methods of developing strategies for greater efficiency in the international maritime movement of goods.

* Provide expert insights and detailed explanations of the various practices and functions involved in break bulk and general cargo maritime operations.
* Unique in addressing a prevalent element of the shipping business that requires a greater level of in-depth knowledge.
* Written to appeal to a global audience.
* Complementary to Rowbotham's Introduction to Marine Cargo Management.