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Lloyd's Practical Shipping Guides

About the Book Series

Our practical guides focus on the latest developments in the key sectors of the maritime industry, from port management to the carriage of goods by sea, and are designed as day-to-day manuals for busy ship and shore-based maritime professionals.

These indispensable titles deal with commercial shipping practice, operation, logistics and management, and are filled with useful case studies and applied examples of the sector under discussion.

8 Series Titles


Shipping Performance Management

Shipping Performance Management

1st Edition

By Photis M. Panayides
January 30, 2025

In the dynamic and volatile shipping industry, effective performance management is essential to an organization’s success. This book is a practical guide to developing a holistic and comprehensive performance measurement and management system at managerial level in shipping organizations.  ...

Break Bulk and Cargo Management

Break Bulk and Cargo Management

1st Edition

By Mark Rowbotham
September 30, 2024

This book covers the subjects of break bulk cargo, general cargo and project cargo, and how these cargoes are shipped. It deals with the cargoes themselves, the vessels used for their carriage, and how the carriage is managed using the process of vessel chartering. Alongside these, it also&...

Shipbroking and Chartering Practice

Shipbroking and Chartering Practice

8th Edition

By Evi Plomaritou, Evi Plomaritou, Anthony Papadopoulos, Anthony Papadopoulos
December 12, 2019

Now in its eighth edition, this classic text is a first point of reference for anyone looking to obtain an understanding of chartering and shipbroking practice. It provides hands-on, commercially-focused explanations of chartering business and invaluable advice on how the shipping market operates ...

Introduction to Marine Cargo Management

Introduction to Marine Cargo Management

2nd Edition

By Mark Rowbotham
April 30, 2014

Cargo management, especially in the maritime sphere, plays a vital role in the transfer of goods between seller and buyer. However, despite over 90% of the world’s international trade being conducted by sea, often very little is known about this subject by either party. This unique text provides a...

Steel Carriage by Sea

Steel Carriage by Sea

5th Edition

By Arthur Sparks
October 01, 2009

Steel: Carriage by Sea provides invaluable information on how to prevent claims arising when transporting steel, including careful handling, good stowage and care of cargo throughout its entire journey. This book covers every aspect of the transportation and surveying of steel products carried on ...

Risk Management in Port Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Security

Risk Management in Port Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Security

1st Edition

By Khalid Bichou, Michael Bell, Andrew Evans
July 01, 2009

Risk Management in Port Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Security is the first book to address security, risk and reliability issues in maritime, port and supply chain settings. In particular this title tackles operational challenges that port, shipping, international logistics and supply ...

Maritime Law

Maritime Law

6th Edition

By Christopher Hill, Yash Kulkarni
December 01, 2003

Maritime Law is an exhaustive introduction to this complex area of law. The book is ideal for newcomers and experienced professionals requiring an update on the general principles and case law. • Charterparties chapter • Passengers chapter • Salvage – includes developments in case law and ...

Neil Cockett on Bunkers

Neil Cockett on Bunkers

1st Edition

By Neil Cockett
December 01, 1997

Bunkers are the lifeblood of the shipping industry - their availability, quality and, above all else, cost often determine whether a shipowner can operate efficiently and profitably. Cockett on Bunkers provides those involved in the shipping and oil industries with an understanding of the worldwide...

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