The amount of coal traded globally is expected to increase substantially in the years ahead. Coal - Carriage by Sea is a comprehensive reference source and an invaluable aid to planning for companies aiming to maximise opportunities. Numerous developments, such as the rising importance of Asian countries in the coal trades, the continuing expansion of the Japanese market and the termination of the German energy tax have taken place since the first edition of Coal - Carriage by Sea was published over five years ago.
Written by experts in the field, the second edition of Coal - Carriage by Sea is essential reading for every company involved in the coal trades, including shipowners, operators, charterers, managers, shipbuilders and coal exporters and importers.
Part of the ""Carriage by Sea"" series, this second edition contains statistical information on coal consumption, production and trade, including comparative statistics by geographical area, together with full analysis. The carriage of coal by sea, including the specifications and problems of vessels used to carry coal, terminal operations and charterparties are also covered, as are some of the most frequently arising claims and preventative measures. The book is suitable for companies involved in the coal trades, including shipowners, operators, charterers, managers, shipbuilders and coal exporters and importers.