Leadership in World Shipping : Greek Family Firms in International Business

A new look at the leadership of Greek ship owners in world shipping in the second half of the twentieth century. This book examines the fundamental factors of the dynamism of Greek entrepreneurship in family businesses and provides evidence for the organization, management and strategies of Greek family shipping companies.

List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgements Preface Introduction PART I: SHIPOWNERS, COMPANIES AND SHIPPING International Freight Markets and Greek-owned Shipping, 1945-2000 The Division of Freight Markets World Sea-borne Trade The International Fleet and Freight Markets The Greek-owned Shipping Companies Greek-owned Shipping Companies The Size of Shipping Companies The Fragmentation of the Shipping Companies The Economic Background of ''Non Traditional Shipowners'' The Business Philosophy of Greek Shipowners Family Companies Strategies of Greek Shipping Companies Cost Leadership and Competitiveness Choice of Flags and Maritime Labour Innovation and Competitiveness Investment Strategy Greek and British Shipping Companies Network and Family Organizational and Managerial Patterns Entrepreneurial Methods Shipping Companies, the Economy and the State Shipping Capital and Greek Economy The Piraeus Maritime Centre Greek State and Shipping PART II: FAMILY SHIPPING BUSINESSES