Container logistics : (Record no. 34222)
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| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
|---|---|
| International Standard Book Number | 9780749481247 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Call number | 658.7 CO NT |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Container logistics : |
| Subtitle | the role of the container in the supply chain |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Edited by Rolf Neise |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | London : |
| Publisher | Kogan Page, |
| Date | c2018. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xxvii, 415 p. : |
| Other Details | ill. ; |
| Size | 24 cm. |
| CONTENTS | |
| Contents | Introduction: shippers, carriers and the other participants in maritime business -- a clear need for better relationships; PART ONE The maritime container transportation chain (MCTC); 01 Global container trade -- the past and the future; Introduction; The scope of globalization of markets; Container shipping; Trade routes; Container logistics and global production networks -- global trends; Conclusion; References; 02 The maritime container transportation chain (MCTC); Introduction; The participants. Shipper and consigneeShipping lines; Port operators; Equipment owner; Sea freight forwarders; The network; Global shipping networks; Ports; Container ships; Special considerations; Information and communication technology; Sustainability; Safety and security; Conclusion; References; 03 History and usage of containers in logistics and beyond; History of containerization; Converted container -- the hidden life of a sea container; Concluding remarks; References; PART TWO The effective management of the MCTC; 04 Empty container logistics -- a prospective local approach in the Port of Hamburg. IntroductionThe Port of Hamburg -- development and challenges; Empty container logistics; Regional structures in sea traffic; Stakeholders in the empty container transport chain; The current process of empty container logistics; The idea; The software behind it; What partners will achieve with the project; Project status and the way forward; Cost structure in empty container logistics business; Conclusion; References; 05 Port and terminal operations; Introduction; Container terminal optimization; Finding the right strategy for container terminal optimization; References. 06 Multimodal transport of mining equipment from Germany to KazakhstanIntroduction; Intermodal/multimodal transport concept; Import of mining equipment and infrastructure development; Analysis; Discussion; Conclusion; References; 07 Cooperation and collaboration between shipping lines; Introduction; Fundamentals of cooperation -- assets and trading; Cooperation in practice; Cooperation and mergers and acquisitions; Conclusion; 08 Collaboration in the container shipping industry -- new technologies enabling collaboration between shipping lines and terminals. Introduction: why collaboration in the container shipping industry?Why stowage collaboration?; What technology is available to facilitate collaboration?; Conclusion: how can collaboration benefit other supply chain stakeholders?; References; PART THREE The integration of the MCTC into global supply chain management; 09 Global SCM and resulting shippers' requirements; Introduction; Global supply chain management; Logistics processes; Procurement processes: transport procurement; Planning processes; Shippers' requirements; Conclusion; References; Best practice examples. |
| SUMMARY | |
| Summary | Understand the role of the container in the supply chain, and the systems and methods needed to ensure the efficient movement of goods. |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Container ships |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Container terminals |
| Form | Case studies |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Shipping |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Shipping |
| Form | Case studies |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Shipment of goods |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Shipment of goods |
| Form | Case studies |
| ADDED ENTRY | |
| Name | Neise, Rolf, |
| Role | Edited by |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| -- | 19365 |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| -- | 19366 |
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| -- | 19367 |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| -- | 19368 |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| -- | 19369 |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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| Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Total Checkouts | Total Renewals | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Date last borrowed | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note |
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| University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 2018-06-19 | AMAUK | 3 | 2 | 658.7 CO NT | T0059932 | 2019-05-12 | 2019-04-25 | 2018-05-22 | REGULAR | June2018 |