The emphasis of the paper is on the international ocean shipping industry organization, essentially, regularly scheduled shipping service. The specific aspects discussed are: the international cartels and the economic consequences of carrier cartels; key economic and technical trends of the industry; and, the recent policy changes in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA).
United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration
2000-01-01
Abstract:
This short guide has been prepared in an effort to further the successful intermodal carriage of cargo in answer to the request of shippers. This book...
International trade occurs in physical space and moving goods requires time. This paper examines the importance of time as a trade barrier, estimates ...
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