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Wei Yim Yap - Business and Economics of Port Management, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

Business and Economics of Port Management

An Insider’s Perspective

Av Wei Yim Yap

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Business and Economics of Port Management is a comprehensive but concise textbook and reference for insights into the workings of port industry from the business and economics perspectives.The book examines port management from various entities which include the government, port operator, shipping line, logistics companies and other port service providers. It provides in-depth discussions on strategic issues, challenges and disruptions that are faced by this industry. Given the uniqueness of each port and international nature of the port business, the book comes with useful case studies and lessons from different port regions around the world. Key lessons on challenges and issues faced by port managers, developers and regulators are highlighted and discussed using a combination of professional insights and publicly available information sources. The aim is to illustrate the decision-making process with the purpose of contributing to better outcomes for the industry, government and the public at large.Anyone who is approaching the subject matter will gain utmost understanding of how ports are critical in the global economy and societal well-being.
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Wei Yim Yap is a faculty member of the Singapore University of Social Sciences. He was former head of strategic planning at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and remains actively involved in the port and maritime sector with various government agencies and private sector entities.

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"This book is a timely and relevant reference to understanding the essential, topical areas in port planning and management and it comes with rich practical insights. It covers various contemporary business and management issues of port operations and will be a valuable teaching and learning resource for the industry players." ─ Kee-hung Lai (Mike Lai), Professor, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Shipping and Trade"An excellent textbook for students majoring in shipping and maritime practitioners." — Shuaian (Hans) Wang, Associate Professor, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University"Business and Economics of Port Management is a practical, timely guide from a former policymaker and now one of the world's leading academic scholars in port economics. The book provides a systematic and concise overview of key port management and economics topics and includes useful discussions of how to shape port policy today." ─ T.L. Yip, Associate Professor and Deputy Director, CY Tung International Centre for Maritime Studies at Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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