Shipping and Globalization in the Post-War Era

Shipping and Globalization in the Post-War Era
Author: Niels P. Petersson
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2019-11-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 303026002X

This open access book belongs to the Maritime Business and Economic History strand of the Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics book series. This volume highlights the contribution of the shipping industry to the transformations in business and society of the postwar era. Shipping was both an example and an engine of globalization and structural change. In turn, the industry experienced and pioneered, mirrored and enabled key developments that led to the present-day globalized economy. Contributions address issues such as the macro-level shift of shipping’s centre of gravity from Europe to Asia, the political and legal frameworks within which it developed, the strategies and performance of both successful and unsuccessful firms, and the links between the shipping industry and the wider economy and society. Without shipping and its ability to forge connections and networks of a global reach, the modern world would look very different. By bringing together scholars from various disciplinary and national backgrounds, this book advances our understanding of the linkages that bind economies and societies together.

Ninety Percent of Everything

Ninety Percent of Everything
Author: Rose George
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-08-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0805092633

Revealing the workings and dangers of freight shipping, the author sails from Rotterdam to Suez to Singapore to present an eye-opening glimpse into an overlooked world filled with suspect practices, dubious operators, and pirates.

Review of Maritime Transport 2018

Review of Maritime Transport 2018
Author: United Nations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2019-01-31
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789211129281

The Review of Maritime Transport is an UNCTAD flagship publication, published annually since 1968 with 2018 marking the 50 year anniversary. Around 80 per cent of the volume of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and the percentage is even higher for most developing countries. The Review of Maritime Transport provides an analysis of structural and cyclical changes affecting seaborne trade, ports and shipping, as well as an extensive collection of statistical information.

Norwegian Shipping in the 20th Century

Norwegian Shipping in the 20th Century
Author: Stig Tenold
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Economic theory. Demography
ISBN: 3319956396

This book is open access under a CC BY NC ND 4.0 license. This open access book discusses how Norwegian shipping companies played a crucial role in global shipping markets in the 20th century, at times transporting more than ten per cent of world seaborne trade. Chapters explore how Norway managed to remain competitive, despite being a high labour-cost country in an industry with global competition. Among the features that are emphasised are market developments, business strategies and political decisions The Norwegian experience was shaped by the main breaking points in 20th century world history, such as the two world wars, and by long-term trends, such as globalization and liberalization. The shipping companies introduced technological and organizational innovations to build or maintain a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. The growing importance of offshore petroleum exploration in the North Sea from the 1970s was both a threat and an opportunity to the shipping companies. By adapting both business strategies and the political regime to the new circumstances, the Norwegian shipping sector managed to maintain a leading position internationally.

Maritime Economics

Maritime Economics
Author: Alan Branch
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134742673

Now in its second edition Maritime Economics provides a valuable introduction to the organisation and workings of the global shipping industry. The author outlines the economic theory as well as many of the operational practicalities involved. Extensively revised for the new edition, the book has many clear illustrations and tables. Topics covered include: * an overview of international trade * Maritime Law * economic organisation and principles * financing ships and shipping companies * market research and forecasting.