This book aims to fulfil the requirement for a work on transport policy based on geographical theory and focused on contemporary changes and issues. Using the "principles and practice" approach this should enable students to develop their own ideas on the basis of the material provided. Each...

In retrospect the 1960s may be identified as a period of major innovation in maritime transport. The ever-increasing size of bulk carriers and the unitisation of general cargo are trends which are clearly gaining in momentum and which will leave few ports unaffected. The time is therefore...