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Commercial Shipping Handbook 2nd Edition is a unique work, explaining in jargon-free, concise language the terms of the many activities that comprise shipping. Its logical and straightforward indexing makes locating the information you need fast and simple.
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The 2nd edition of the Commercial Shipping Handbook seeks to explain the history and progress of the European Commission's approach to competition in the liner and tramp trades. It also looks at security measures introduced since September 2001 and incorporates in depth coverage of freight charges and liner surcharges.