This volume brings together an authoritative selection of the leading papers on the subject of maritime transport. With a new introductory essay by the editors, the collection provides a thorough examination of the topics associated with this area, including maritime economics, transport law and policy. Part 1 includes articles on carrier management and operations. Part 2 looks in detail at competition policy and pricing. Part 3 discusses finance, the fiscal treatment of shipping and flag of registry issues. Part 4 covers the area of law and policy and part 5 examines market and structures. Finally, part 6 focuses on ports. This collection should be a valuable resource for major maritime academies and to students and researchers in the subject of maritime transport.