Cover of the textbook "See-Schiff-Ladung"

From ship finance to ship technology, and from the charter market to freight transactions using advanced data communication:

The reference book SEE – SCHIFF – LADUNG, published by Verband Deutscher Reeder and Zentralverband Deutscher Schiffsmakler, is the basic work for shipping agents, brokers and practitioners in shipping companies, harbours, finance and logistics.

The book combines the knowledge and experience of over thirty authors from the shipping industry. An indispensable work for prospective shipping merchants, and a reference work for practitioners.

The topics cover the full spectrum of the shipping business:

  • Maritime transport industry
  • Ship, engine, crew
  • Ship finance
  • Cargo markets
  • Container transport
  • Project cargo
  • Dangerous goods
  • Environment protection
  • Risk and liability
  • Marketing
  • Transport documents
  • Travel, time, and bareboat charter
  • Clearance
  • IT in shipping
  • Liability/insurance/accounting/bookkeeping
  • Taxes

This extensive set of topics is methodically explained. It is particularly helpful that readers can test their acquired knowledge by means of test questions. Numerous interspersed key statements summarise the most important points, ensuring that the reader maintains a good overview.

The 600+ page book in A4 format costs €45 plus postage. Currently available in German only.

You may order the reference book directly from the v. Stern’sche Druckerei: http://www.vonsternschedruckerei.de/fachbuch-see-schiff-ladung/