Dictionary of Shipping Terms

Author: Peter Brodie
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1135046220
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Shipping has many hundreds of terms and phrases whose meaning is not always obvious, even for experienced practitioners. This comprehensive dictionary contains concise definitions of maritime terms and phrases, including those used in liner, tramp and bulk shipping. This sixth edition contains new terms and phrases which cover: The latest technological and other improvements in cargo handling Improvements in port equipment Developments in the way freight charges and surcharges are levied New documentation on bills of lading and charter-party clauses. This book will be an immensely useful reference tool for all professionals involved in maritime transport, including ship-owners, shipbrokers, freight forwarders, port authorities, average adjusters, and ship operators. Practitioners, students and academics of maritime law will also find the book of great value, as will those in related industries such as banking, commercial and insurance law.

Dictionary of Shipping/international Trade Terms and Abbreviations

Author: Alan E. Branch
Publisher: London : Witherby
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description

Illustrated Dictionary of Cargo Handling

Author: Peter Brodie
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1317554949
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Now in its fourth edition, this illustrated dictionary gives readers a visual representation of all elements of maritime transport which relate to the handling and movement of cargo. This is particularly for the benefit of shore-based personnel who often do not get the opportunity to see first-hand how the cargoes they are working on are handled and moved. The book covers: every major commodity how it is loaded how it is discharged what equipment is used to handle and store it any specialised terminal required This new edition not only includes many new definitions, it also benefits from several photographic sequences showing cargo loading and discharging processes in action from start to finish. This book is a valuable reference to any professionals working in the shipping and cargo handling industry.

The Dictionary of Transport and Logistics

Author: David Lowe
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
ISBN: 9780749435714
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
Contains over 3.000 terms and abbreviations.

Commercial Shipping Handbook

Author: Peter Brodie
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1317685199
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 362

Book Description
The Commercial Shipping Handbook is an invaluable reference tool for anyone involved in international trade and a first step towards understanding the framework within which the international movement of goods by sea is conducted. The handbook gives concise explanations of the many activities that comprise shipping, explaining the terms and how they interrelate. Areas covered include: Documents used in international transport by sea e.g. the bill of lading and the charter-party – what they contain, the different types and examples of each Generic types of ships, cargoes, containers and ports Details of all the major maritime associations prominent in contract drafting and policy making, together with a brief explanation of their objectives The many extra costs and surcharges found in shipping, particularly in liner shipping Chartering terms, an explanation of each and their context Clauses appearing in bills of lading, in voyage charters and time charters Technical elements of shipping as they relate to the commercial operation of ships, for example tides and draughts Examples of principal documents Discussing over 1250 commercial shipping terms, this book will be an essential reference for all shipowners, charterers, managers and brokers and will also be of use to legal, insurance and banking professionals.

Dictionary of the Cruise Industry

Author: Giora Israel
Publisher: Seatrade Academy
ISBN: 9780905597706
Category : Cruise lines
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
From A. Class to Zodiac, this cruise dictionary contains the latest terms, phrases, acronyms and jargon used in the cruise and tourism industries. The Dictionary of the Cruise Industry is an authoritative and entertaining, late-night and rainy-day reading for every ship buff worth his or her (sea)salt. For more serious readers -- including those with a professional interest in all aspects of the cruise industry -- the volume seems to become the definite reference book.

Dictionary of Trade Policy Terms

Author: Walter Goode
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521712064
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is an accessible guide to the vocabulary used in trade negotiations. It explains about 2,500 terms and concepts in simple language. Its main emphasis is on the multilateral trading system represented by the agreements under the World Trade Organization (WTO). In addition it covers many of the trade-related activities, outcomes and terms used in other international organizations, such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the OECD. The last five years have seen a rapid spread in the formation of free-trade areas in all parts of the world. This dictionary allocates generous space to the vocabulary associated with such agreements. It offers clear explanations, for example, of the concepts used in the administration of preferential rules of origin. Additional areas covered include emerging trade issues and issues based particularly on developing-country concerns.

Nautical Dictionary

Author: Joseph P. O'Flynn
Publisher: Harbor House (West) Publishers
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description

Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology

Author: Philip Obal
Publisher: Triumph Learning - Coach Books
ISBN: 9780966934533
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
This glossary is for experienced and new professionals in supply chain software, operations, logistics, or warehousing. There are thousands acronyms (buzzwords) that exist today. This handbook takes the mystery out of those and explains what they mean!

A Handbook of Basic Law Terms

Author: Bryan A. Garner
Publisher: West Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780314233820
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Derived from the world's most widely cited and best-selling legal reference, Black's Law Dictionary, this US title includes more than 1,000 key words and phrases with accurate and clear definitions. Also includes the full U.S. Constitution and a list of basic law books for easy reference.