Transport of Dangerous Goods
Transport of Dangerous Goods

Author: Emmanuel Garbolino

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-02-13

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9400726848

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This book addresses the various risks associated with the transport of dangerous goods within a territory. The emphasis of the contributions is on methods and tools to reduce the vulnerability of both the environment and human society to accidents or malicious acts involving such transport. With topics ranging from game theory to governance principles, the authors together cover technical, legal, financial, and logistic aspects of this problem. The intended audience includes responsible persons in territorial organizations, managers of transport infrastructures, as well as students, teachers and researchers wishing to deepen their knowledge in this area.

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea

Author: Meltem Deniz Güner-Özbek

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-11-14

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 3540758372

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Ever-increasing numbers of dangerous goods are carried by sea today. Worldwide concern with the risk posed by this increased frequency has led to the adoption of international technical standards to promote maritime safety and the insertion of special provisions in the carriage contracts. Moreover, growing environmental awareness and concern with the economic cost implications of maritime casualties have given rise to the regulation of liability and compensation.