Editor's introduction: we never know the worth of water till the well is dry

This paper serves as an introduction to 19 other papers written by experts in the field of maritime economics. A background of changes in the industry is first given, in terms of globalization; the growing role of containerized transport, industrialization and growing geographic coverage of shipping companies; the adoption of hub-and-spoke operations as a result of larger containerships; global proliferation of devolved port governance systems with greater private sector participation; increasing importance of safety, security and the environment; and the shift from Europe towards Asia. Next the various maritime economic-related topics that are covered in the succeeding 19 chapters are summarized and linked together.

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  Edward Elgar Publishers

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• Authors:
  • Cullinane, Kevin
• Publication Date: 2010-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: pp 1-12
• Monograph Title: International Handbook of Maritime Economics

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economics; Globalization; Maritime industry
• Subject Areas: Economics; Marine Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01354393
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9781847209344
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 21 2011 7:37AM