Future Challenges for the Port and Shipping Sector

<p>Future Challenges for the Port and Shipping Sector discusses the issues that most influence the future of the maritime and port industries. Important topics covered in this book include: </p><ul> <li>Maritime trade, future trade flows, evolutions in international trade, shipping capacity and demand </li> <li>Developments in ship construction and their economic consequences </li> <li>Future developments in ports: technology and economics </li> <li>The future role of port authorities </li> <li>The future development in ports </li> <li>Financial developments </li> </ul><p>This book looks at shipping from an holistic point of view and will be especially compelling in these challenging times.</p> <p>Chapter 1. Maritime Traffic and the World Economy Chapter 2. The Future of Ships and Shipbuilding - A Look Into the Crystal Ball Chapter 3. Future Developments in Ports Chapter 4. Global Economic Changes and the Future of Port Authorities Chapter 5. The Economic Fabric of Ports Chapter 6. Bottlenecks of Efficiency and the Development of Port Business Chapter 7. Developments and Issues in Shipping Finance Chapter 8. Scenarios and Strategies for the Port and Shipping Sector</p>