This book develops a comprehensive framework of winning shipping strategies through the application of established Management Strategy theory in analyzing the shipping industry, taking into account the many specialties of this hyper-competitive, cyclical, global sector. Empirical data is drawn from case studies of leading companies in the thriving Greek shipping community.

The synergistic juxtaposition of theory and empirical evidence sheds light on this minimally researched vital area of economic activity and leads to useful conclusions regarding applicable strategic typologies and key success factors.

The book is useful for:

• Shipping executives and shipowners who wish to select and implement appropriate shipping strategies in order to maximize their operational and financial performance.
• Students and researchers in the field of Shipping and Management Strategy who are provided with empirical data and methodological tools to gain a deeper understanding of effective shipping strategies and to pursue further related research.
• Professionals related to shipping who can identify the building blocks of strategy that promote success in modern shipping.
• International observers of the shipping industry who can develop a better appreciation of what drives success in Greek shipping.
• Non-professionals in the field of shipping or individuals who wish to gain a basic understanding of this exciting, yet largely unknown to the general public, field.