Introduction to Marine Cargo Management

Introduction to Marine Cargo Management, 2nd Edition, is a book that examines the core elements of managing marine cargo and transporting goods by sea. It addresses theoretical debates as well as practical logistics across the maritime freight sector.

The volume clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the parties operating within the maritime cargo industry. Broad subject areas include vessels and cargoes, chartering, organizational processes, and the legal and financial frameworks governing transport by sea.

Part of the Lloyd's Practical Shipping Guides series, the 2014 edition incorporated revisions reflecting cargo management legislation and operational procedures at its time of publication, including INCOTERMS 2010 rules. The work is designed for shipping professionals as well as academics and students of international trade and marine logistics.