Future Challenges for the Port and Shipping Sector discusses the issues that most influence the future of the maritime and port industries. Important topics covered in this book include: • Maritime trade, future trade flows, evolutions in international trade, shipping capacity and demand • Developments in ship construction and their economic consequences • Future developments in ports: technology and economics • The future role of port authorities • The future development in ports • Financial developments • This book looks at shipping from an holistic point of view and will be especially compelling in these challenging times.