Description
Product ID: | 9781138341913 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | Routledge Maritime Masters |
Title: | Business and Economics of Port Management |
Subtitle: | An Insider’s Perspective |
Authors: | Author: Wei Yim Yap |
Page Count: | 508 |
Subjects: | Business strategy, Business strategy, International business, Production and quality control management, Purchasing and supply management, Transport industries, International business, Production & quality control management, Purchasing & supply management, Shipping industries |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This book is a comprehensive but concise textbook and reference for insights into the workings of port industry from the business and economics perspectives.It examines port management from various entities which include the government, port operator, shipping line, logistics companies and other port service providers. Business and Economics of Port Management is a comprehensive but concise textbook and reference for insights into the workings of port industry from the business and economics perspectives. The book examines port management from various entities which include the government, port operator, shipping line, logistics companies and other port service providers. It provides in-depth discussions on strategic issues, challenges and disruptions that are faced by this industry. Given the uniqueness of each port and international nature of the port business, the book comes with useful case studies and lessons from different port regions around the world. Key lessons on challenges and issues faced by port managers, developers and regulators are highlighted and discussed using a combination of professional insights and publicly available information sources. The aim is to illustrate the decision-making process with the purpose of contributing to better outcomes for the industry, government and the public at large. Anyone who is approaching the subject matter will gain utmost understanding of how ports are critical in the global economy and societal well-being.
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Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2020-07-07 |