A complete course offering a comprehensive description of modern container ship operations and management. A detailed approach of the financial and legal aspects of the trades and various types of documentation involved.

SPECIFIC AREAS COVERED

• Introduction – Liner Shipping and the Container Revolution
• Ships which operate liner services
• Ports, Terminals and Cargo Handling
• Development of through transport systems – containers and intermodal transport
• Container Lines & their networks – trades, services, and co-operation
• Structure & organisation of companies in the liner sector
• Bills of Lading and other contractual documents
• Contracts between sellers and buyers – relevance for the liner operator
• Revenue and Costs in the Liner Business
• The future for Liner – Container shipping