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Introduction to Shipping: A Modern Guide to Maritime Shipping Industry
Hardcover
Series: Routledge Practical Textbooks in Shipping Management
ISBN13: 9781041096030
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Mar 2 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.69 Depth: 9.61
Language: English
Shipping moves over 90% of global trade, yet for many, the industry remains unseen. Introduction to Shipping brings this vast and vital world into focus with a clear, practical, and engaging guide.
The book builds a solid foundation by linking key participants, transactions, operations, and legal elements into one cohesive narrative. Complex concepts are broken down step by step, ensuring accessibility for beginners while offering depth and relevance for professionals. Balancing theory with practice, Introduction to Shipping also addresses the industry's most pressing developments, from digitalization and AI-driven logistics to green shipping technologies and evolving environmental challenges.
Whether you are a student taking your first steps into the field or a practitioner seeking to sharpen and systematize your knowledge, Introduction to Shipping serves as a vital reference to the forces driving global trade.
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