Commercial Shipping Handbook by Peter Brodie 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.

This book provides:

• Documents used in international transport – what they cover, the different types and examples of each
• The main organisations whose members contribute to international transport and their aims and objectives
• Clauses appearing in bills of lading, voyage and time charters
• Examples of principle documents
• Definitions for terms and phrases frequently used in offers and counter-offers for charter ships
• Types of ships, cargos , containers and ports
• Surcharges
• Chartering terms
• Technical elements of shipping as they relate to the commercial operation