Interactions between ocean carriers' operations and shippers' supply chain

• Main Author: Ong, Li Ping.
• Other Authors: Teo Chee Chong
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Maritime studies::Maritime management and business
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/15933
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The transportation function is a critical element within the supply chain. Seaborne transport is a common method for transporting large volumes over great distance. As such, the operations of ocean carriers and their interactions with the shippers will strongly affect the shippers’ supply chain perf...