Bøger af Y. H. Venus Lun

This book explains global trends and strategies in the shipping business, looking at the role of logistics service providers and at how information technology can help shipping operations. It also introduces best practices and advice that will allow professionals to improve the management of shipping and logistics activities. The book consists of sections examining shipping and trade, business strategies for shipping, intermodal container transport operations, and ports. This new edition adds a new fifth section with four new chapters that discusses contemporary issues in shipping. The new chapters are related to risk management in shipping, shipping security and safety, environmental and social sustainability, and a review of new technologies in the shipping industry and their future potential. An invaluable source of information for researchers and advanced, or graduate, students, Shipping and Logistics Management is also a useful reference for shipping practitioners and consultants.

This book highlights the significance of using sustainable energy to prevent the deterioration of our planet using heat pumps. The book not only examines industrial practices in heat pump application, but also discusses advanced heat pump technologies and innovative heat pump designs.

This book provides a full historical account of the evolution of the oil transport industry since the 1800's. It examines the industry and describes the shipping market and its structure as well as forecasting, location plan, and the transportation chain.