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Shipping has many hundreds of terms and phrases whose meaning is not always obvious, even for experienced practitioners. This comprehensive dictionary contains concise definitions of maritime terms and phrases, including those used in liner, tramp and bulk shipping. This sixth edition contains new terms and phrases which cover: The latest technological and other improvements in cargo handling Improvements in port equipment Developments in the way freight charges and surcharges are levied New documentation on bills of lading and charter-party clauses. This book will be an immensely useful reference tool for all professionals involved in maritime transport, including ship-owners, shipbrokers, freight forwarders, port authorities, average adjusters, and ship operators. Practitioners, students and academics of maritime law will also find the book of great value, as will those in related industries such as banking, commercial and insurance law.
Terms for Navigation, Marine Engineering and Port Operations (English-Portuguese), excellent for training your staff for working in port areas Glossário marítimo com termos de Navegação, engenharia naval e operações portuárias (Inglês- Português)
"The Dictionary of Shipping Terms, 5th Edition, will be of immense value to ship owners and operators, brokers, surveyors, importers and exporters, freight forwarders and students. Those involved in related industries such as banking, commercial law and insurance who regularly need accurate and concise definitions of shipping terms will also find the book a handy source of reference. Contains many new and expanded definitions and takes into account recent changes in: The liner sector; Agreements between shipping lines and the way in which freight surcharges are calculated; Supply chain security measures including ports; Bill of lading clauses; New standard forms of charter-party."
The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected by the U.S. Maritime Administration from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. In addition to the glossary section of the book, this work includes a list of U.S. flag carriers with addresses, phone numbers and URLs. Originally published by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
SHIPPING CARRIES MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF WORLD TRADE. The world fleet of merchant ships and tankers provide the means of transport of every conceivable type of product: grain, crude oil, coal and gas, iron ore, bauxite/alumina and other raw materials, chemicals, fertilisers, vast amounts of foodstuff s, timber and construction materials without which the world economy would come to a standstill. . The globalization of the world economy has seen a huge growth in the volume of the international seaborne trade, in bulk or in containers. In parallel to its economic activity, shipping has developed a very rich, varied and specialised terminology which is not always easily understood by the lay man. With over 10 000 English entries translated in French and Spanish this dictionary should be a useful and helpful tool for the students in maritime institutes or commercial schools, the translators and the interpreters, to all the people who are interested in understanding the language of this vibrant sector of the world economy.