Ports and shipping play a more significant role in facilitating the flow of cargo around the world as industry and consumption become more globalized. These industries play a critical role in both the effective functioning of the global economy and the well-being of all people on the globe. This two-volume book presents an in-depth analysis of many of the most important issues facing today's shipping and port sectors. Authors come from every corner of the globe and the range of topics covered includes the financing of ports, governance structures in the maritime and transport arenas, new trends in port development, the emergence of the 'green' port concept and the impact of public policy on competition, pricing and efficiency.