The International Handbook of Shipping Finance is a one-stop resource, offering comprehensive reference to theory and practice in the area of shipping finance. In the multibillion dollar international shipping industry, it is important to understand the various issues involved in the finance of...

About the Editors -- Book Chapter Reviewers -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Contributors -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1: Shipping Markets and Their Economic Drivers -- 1.1 An Introduction to Shipping -- 1.1.1 The Maritime Value Chain -- 1.1.1.1 Ship Owner...