ENGINEERING LIBRARY BLOG

	Title:	Annual review of global container terminal operators 2009
	Publisher:	Drewry Shipping Consultants
	Call number:	HE561.D776A JULY 2009
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Synopsis:
The world’s leading terminal operators already exert considerable influence within the global container sector. Drewry’s latest Report examines how they are dealing with the worst downturn they have ever seen, and what the likely trends will be for the next five years.

 Key features of the Report include:

• A concise competitive evaluation of top operators
• Commentary on the investment strategy employed by the major players
• Terminal portfolios for each operator, including capacity, utilization, shareholding and throughput
• Regional capacity projections and demand forecasts
• 2008 throughput league table including equity TEU based analysis
• Operator-by-operator capacity projections to 2014

[As taken from publisher].

	Title:	Complete guide to the bunker market 2008
	Author:	Jameson, Nick
	Call number:	VM779.J31
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Synopsis:
The Complete Guide to the Bunker Market 2008 basically reflects the changes in the market from 2007 to 2008, providing updated data on market share as well as key port-by-port analysis. Some of the topics that are covered are The History of ‘Bunker Fuel’, Price Structure, The Oil Majors, Industry Regulation, etc. It also shows you a background on how the industry works. [By Publisher]

	Title:	Port competition : the case of North Europe
	Author:	Ng, Koi-Yu Adolf, 1978-
	Call number:	HE551.N576
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Synopsis:
Through investigating the container transhipment industry along the Hamburg-Le Havre range in North Europe, this book discusses the theory and practice of port competition. Apart from providing a theoretical framework to future port research, this book identifies the major factors affecting port attractiveness, assesses port choice behaviour, investigates current port competitiveness and forecasts their future prospects within the market. This book argues that the key for ports to sustain competitiveness does not only depend on port’s administrative system, but also how it executes the system and makes things work. It is believed that this book offers significant insight on the relations between port service suppliers and users, as well as a valuable reference to efficient port strategic management. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

	Title:	Leadership in world shipping : Greek family firms in international business
	Author:	Theotokas, Giannēs.
	Call number:	HE872.5.T397
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Synopsis:
In post-war Greeece, shipowners became a myth, dazzling the international jetset and filling the columns of glossy magazine. This book offers some interpretations of their success and the growth of Greek shipping in the second half of the twentieth century. It examines these in the context of globalization process of the world economy as well as in the dynamism of family firms in international business. This book enhances the fundamental factors of  Greek entrepreneurship in family businesses and provides new evidence for the international path of the shippingg companies of about 150 Greek families. It deals with the competitiveness of Greek shipping family firms in the international markets analysing their  organization, management and strategies. [As taken from book cover]

	Title:	The British box business : a history of OCL (Overseas Containers Limited)
	Author:	Bott, Alan.
	Call number:	TA1215.B862
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Synopsis:
This high quality, hard-cover book is published by SCARA with 288 pages and many illustrations which embrace the personalities, the ships, the terminals & containerbases and the cargoes. Edited by Alan Bott the book is authored by many who played a direct role in the early years of containerisation. [As taken from PONL Heritage website]

	Title:	Shipping strategy : innovating for success
	Author:	Lorange, Peter.
	Call number:	HE571.L865S
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Synopsis:
With roughly 3/4 of the earth’s surface covered with water, it is needless to say that shipping plays a major role in world trade. In fact, it is one of the most international industries, and has an impact on each and every one of us every day. Ships transport the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the materials used to build our homes, and the fuel that heats them. Yet traditional shipping companies – ones that combine various aspects of shipping under one organizational roof - are on the decline. They are gradually being replaced by new, more specialized companies with more strategic clarity and managerial focus. In Shipping Strategy, Peter Lorange draws on his extensive experience in the shipping industry to show how companies can adapt to the fast-moving and volatile world of maritime business by devising strategies for future success, including specialization and innovation. [As taken from book jacket]

Contents: Part 1 – World shipping: the context; Part II – Strategic archetypes in shipping; Part III – The firm’s portfolio strategy;Part IV – In conclusion

	Title:	Shipbroking and chartering practice
	Author:	Gorton, Lars.
	Call number:	K1182.G675 2009
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Synopsis:
This book offers a working knowledge of the law and economics of international shipbroking and chartering, looking at the principles and their practical application. Now in its 7th edition, the text has been updated with perspectives on standard form charterparties, new chartering practices and some recent cases, all offered with helpful commentary. [As taken from book cover]

	Title:	Future challenges for the port and shipping sector
	Author:	Meersman, Hilde
	Call number:	HE582.M495
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Synopsis:
Book discusses the issues that most influence the future of maritime and port industries. Hot topics covered in this book include:
Maritime trade, future trade flows, evolutions in international trade, shipping capacity and demand; Developments in ship construction and their economic consequences; Future developments in ports: technology and economics; The future role of port authorities: the role of national and international public authorities; process of concessions; cooperation between ports; The future development in ports: hinterland transportation; landslide handling; financial developments; Financial developments: alternative financing of investments; hedging operations; mergers and cooperation; capital markets. [As taken from book cover]