Shipping, Ports and Logistics Management

The study is an attempt to have a detailed understanding of the congestion problem of container movement in container terminals of ports and to suggest measures for its mitigation. In the present emerging scenario of globalization, international trade plays a vital role. Containerisation of EXIM cargo is the single most important factor which revolutionalized trade across the borders and shipping industry. As EXIM trade involves many countries, world bodies like World Bank, WTO, and World Bank Group play roles in all aspects of global trade. The focus of the book may be on international trade, ports, shipping and logistics management which are very relevant and sought-after topics, with special reference to India. Then the book will have more acceptability to more sections of the people all over the world.