{"product_id":"commercial-shipping-handbook-peter-brodie-9780415731232","title":"Commercial Shipping Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Commercial Shipping Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAreas covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocuments 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneric types of ships, cargoes, containers and ports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails of all the major maritime associations prominent in contract drafting and policy making, together with a brief explanation of their objectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe many extra costs and surcharges found in shipping, particularly in liner shipping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eChartering terms, an explanation of each and their context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eClauses appearing in bills of lading, in voyage charters and time charters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical elements of shipping as they relate to the commercial operation of ships, for example tides and draughts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamples of principal documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscussing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Brodie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415731232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415731232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Informa Law from Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d","brand":"Peter Brodie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48064952205567,"sku":"9780415731232","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_72faea7f-246c-4e72-b9ab-515f64b84aff.jpg?v=1768672140","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/commercial-shipping-handbook-peter-brodie-9780415731232","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}