The Business of Shipping - 9th Edition by Ira Breskin (Hardcover)

Number of Pages: 448
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Industries
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: Transportation
Author: Ira Breskin
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Language: English

About the Book

"Based on previous editions by James J. Buckley and Lane C. Kendall."

Book Synopsis

The classic Business of Shipping (now in its ninth edition) remains North America's most comprehensive industry-focused book that explains and analyzes marine transportation and related industries, both domestic and international. This is an authoritative text that is required reading for a newcomer looking to understand basic shipping operations, regulations, and international cargo movement, or a specialized professional seeking insight into other industry segments. Revised and fully updated, the ninth edition reaffirms its status as the cornerstone text in marine transportation education.

About the Author

Ira Breskin is a senior lecturer at the State University of New York Maritime College in the Bronx, NY, where he teaches courses in maritime economics, operations, and regulation. He lives in Great Neck, NY, with his wife Terry and daughter Marti.