This comprehensive book captures and coherently presents the key changes and
issues in the fast moving industries of trade and transport, e.g. regional trade
groupings, emergence of new large economies (BRIC countries) and pivotal regions
such as the Middle East and Central America where major projects, such as new
and widened canals, are underway or planned. They could redraw the trade map
with major implications for transport patterns and solutions. It is a relatively
light blend of geography, economics, politics and trade, including a number of
good insights into the wide range of topics, such as: Globalisation Demand
versus supply Buyers and sellers Transport regulation, geography, modes