NEW EDITION COMING IN AUGUST 2023. Describes the dry cargo sector, mainly involving the shipping of bulk commodities. It explains how this part of the industry works and also looks at the less familiar cargoes and trades.

The book covers every aspect of shipping, taking the reader through manning, safety, training, navigation and communications; it covers classification and insurance, international conventions and maritime law; it looks at ports, workboats, cranes and dry docks, as well as pilots and agents.

It's part of the Lloyd's Practical Shipping Guides series. Now in its eighth edition, this classic text is a first point of reference for anyone looking to obtain an understanding of chartering and shipbroking practice.

The Commercial Shipping Handbook is an invaluable reference tool for anyone involved in international trade.