Sea freight remains overwhelmingly the most common form of transport for goods globally. Grasp the core theories and understand the latest research in maritime logistics, along with how this field operates and contributes to global supply chains, with this key textbook.
Maritime Logistics provides a complete overview of the core concepts within this discipline from a range of international expert contributors. This textbook examines the recent developments in the ports and shipping industries including supply chain strategies and emerging, innovative practices. Designed for maritime students and professionals, the structure offers a complete approach with an emphasis on developing a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of the field.
The third edition is fully updated with new content on maintenance optimization, supply chain integration, economies of scale within liner shipping and port performance and management. In addition, this edition examines new technologies, considers new and existing risks to the maritime supply chain as well as generally how maritime logistics will continue to evolve. For those seeking to become maritime logistics specialists, this is the authoritative companion.
Industry Reviews
"Maritime Logistics, now in its third edition, provides its readers with a comprehensive coverage of the maritime logistics industry. Well respected contributors from around the world provide detailed insights into key aspects of the industry and how it is evolving to meeting rapidly changing global conditions. I am sure this won't be the last edition as it remains to be seen how maritime logistics, and indeed the supply chains that rely on it, will transform themselves to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Indeed, the pace of change is now so rapid that readers are advised to digest this book before it is superseded by the fourth edition." * Professor Michael Bell, Chair of Ports and Maritime Logistics Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, University of Sydney Business School *
"This book represents an outstanding contribution by two of the world's leading experts to the literature on maritime studies and logistics. It is essential reading for all postgraduate students, researchers and practitioners and should be on all course reading lists." * Michael Roe, Professor Emeritus of Maritime and Logistics Policy, University of Plymouth *
"Maritime logistics management remains the backbone of international business. Managers who don't understand maritime strategies, operations, and tactics are often incapable of responding to the unique disruptions experienced in ocean transportation. This 3rd edition of Maritime Logistics provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available on the topic. Considering the supply chain complications, bottlenecks, regulations, and disruptions we continue to experience in the 2020s, this book should really be on every innovative business professional's shelf." * Glenn Richey, Harbert Eminent Scholar and Professor of Supply Chain Management. Auburn University *
"This is an excellent publication that brings together in one volume everything that all those interested in ports and shipping need to know about maritime logistics. Covering the ground and the specifics of shipping and port logistics in thorough and comprehensive ways, this 3rd edition of Maritime Logistics allows the reader to fully understand the rapid evolution and latest developments of global maritime supply chains. An essential knowledge basis for students and professionals in the field." * Thanos Pallis, Professor of Management of Ports and Shipping, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens *
"Maritime Logistics is an enabler to complete international trade transactions. The two world-class academics in the field use their expert knowledge to produce this book by compiling international freight transport, shipping logistics, port management and strategies, and supply chain issues of the field. Readers will surely find it rewarding as to update their knowledge of maritime logistics with this book." * Mike Lai, Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University *
"The Covid-19 pandemic is above all a maritime logistics challenge, confronting global supply chains with historically high freight rates, delays, and congestion. Edited and written by some of the most renowned maritime economists, the latest edition of Maritime Logistics will help all of us to understand the underlying trends and concepts, and then to collaborate to find solutions to the crisis." * Jan Hoffmann, Head, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD *
"In a time when the disruptions of maritime supply chains have never been so impactful for industries and consumers, this book is a perfect guide for professionals and students looking for a better understanding of maritime logistics." * Pierre Cariou, Professor of Shipping and Port Management, KEDGE Business School *
"A real tour de force in its comprehensive coverage of the shipping and port industries." * Kevin Cullinane, Professor of International Logistics and Transport Economics, University of Gothenburg *
