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International Freight Transport
Cases, Structures and Prospects
Learn and understand the global issues and key changes in the transport industry from industry experts and leading academics.
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EAN: 9780749474348
Edition: 1
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Format: 240 x 155
376 pages
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International Freight Transport presents the key changes and issues in the fast-moving industries of trade and transport. It includes coverage of regional trade groupings, the emergence of new large economies (i.e. BRIC countries), and pivotal regions such as the Middle East and Central America where major projects, such as new and widened canals, are underway or planned. These changes could redraw the trade map with major implications for transport patterns and solutions.
Blending geography, economics, politics and trade, International Freight Transport provides insight into a wide range of topics, including: globalisation; demand versus supply; buyers and sellers; transport regulation, geography, modes and methods; transport ownership; alliances; and safety and security. The book is the only comprehensive and accessible book on international transport available.
About the authors
Professor Anthony Beresford is Programme Director for the MSc International Transport at Cardiff University and Director for the suite of Masters Programmes within Logistics and Operations Management. Professor Beresford has travelled widely in an advisory capacity within the ports and transport fields in Europe, Asia and North America.
Dr Stephen Pettit is a researcher for the Transport and Shipping Research Group in Cardiff Business School. He has been involved in a range of transport related research including a ground-breaking project for the Department of Transport.
Table of contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction – Cases, Structures and Prospects;
- Section - ONE: Trade and the Transport Environment;
- Chapter - 01: Demand, Supply and Freight Rates – The Shipping of Global Trade [Hassiba Benamara, Jan Hoffmann and Frida Youssef];
- Chapter - 02: Trade and Customs Procedures in International Freight Transport – Requirements, Issues and Trends [Andrew Grainger];
- Section - TWO: International Freight Transport in Practice;
- Chapter - 03: Multimodal Transport Solutions for Grain Exports from Kazakhstan [Timur Bimaganbetov, Anthony Beresford and Stephen Pettit];
- Chapter - 04: The Transport of Oil and Gas [Hance D Smith and Azmath Jaleel];
- Chapter - 05: Global Container Transport [Rolf Neise];
- Chapter - 06: Car Shipping [Paul Nieuwenhuis];
- Section - THREE: Trading Regions;
- Chapter - 07: International Freight Logistics in South East Asia – The Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) [Ruth Banomyong];
- Chapter - 08: North America’s Evolving International Freight Transport – Challenges and Responses [Michael Ircha];
- Chapter - 09: International Freight Transport in South America – The Case of Colombia [David B Grant, Rodrigo Britto, Juan Pablo Soto, Marcus Thiell];
- Chapter - 10: International Freight Transport in Southern Africa [Christopher Savage];
- Chapter - 11: Freight Transport in Korea and Taiwan [Su-Han Woo, Po-Lin Lai, Doori Kim and Jungeun Kim];
- Section - FOUR: Challenging Environments and Transport Futures;
- Chapter - 12: Overcoming International Freight Transport Challenges in a Disaster Response Context [Peter Tatham and Gyöngyi Kovács];
- Chapter - 13: Transport Futures – Reconciling the On-Demand Economy with Global Production Chains [Peter Wells]
Reviews
Michael Nielsen, Transportation Manager, India-ASEAN, Caterpillar Inc.
A great book which not only covers issues in international freight transport but also gives detailed insight into key corridors and markets which would be essential for people working in this sphere.
Dr Stavros Karamperidis, Assistant Professor of Shipping & International Logistics, Heriot Watt University
The perfect companion not only for someone who wants to deeply understand how international freight transport operates but also for someone who wants to update their knowledge. The book provides an excellent synthesis of current and future issues affecting international freight transport based on cases with truly global footprint.
Professor Michael Roe, Chair of Maritime Governance, Plymouth University
This book is an important contribution to the on-going debate about the importance of international freight transport in the context of the ever-growing influence of globalisation. With a strong theoretical as well as practical basis, and supported by a substantial and wide ranging literature, a clear understanding of the economic, social and political contexts will be welcomed as a topical and practical guide to the sector.
Dr Asaf Ashar, Research Professor (emeritus), National Ports & Waterways Initiative (NPWI), USA and Independent Consultant, Ports, Shipping and Intermodal Transportation
International Freight Transport is a comprehensive compendium of a practical research in this fast-evolving area. I found the assembly of papers to provide a broad and, most importantly, up-to-date background on the main industry's segments along with several case studies from around the world. I highly recommend the book as an essential reading to practitioners, researchers in port authorities, port operators, shipping lines, logistic providers, government agencies involved in transport and logistics, and academic institutes.
Professor Kevin Cullinane, Professor of International Logistics & Transport Economics, University of Gothenburg
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the most important contemporary ideas and issues in international freight transport and logistics. These are conveyed through an eclectic mix of applied contexts that add significant interest and relevance to the underlying concepts. Expertly edited, this book is a thoroughly absorbing read that comes highly recommended for both students and practitioners.
- A great book which not only covers issues in international freight transport but also gives detailed insight into key corridors and markets which would be essential for people working in this sphere.
- Michael Nielsen, Transportation Manager, India-ASEAN, Caterpillar Inc.
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