Books by Maria G. (University of Houston Burns

This book describes energy security management across all sectors, both renewables and non-renewables, covering geopolitical, economic and commercial strategies within the global energy supply chains.

With 80 percent of the world¿s commodities being transported by water, ports are the pillars of the global economy. Port Management and Operations offers readers the opportunity to enhance their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, while developing market foresight. It examines global port management practices at the regulatory, commercial, technological, operational, financial, and sociopolitical levels. This powerful sourcebook describes how seaports are being affected by the changes occurring at the national, regional, and global levels. It evaluates the new regulatory framework, pinpoints the industry¿s implementation readiness, and identifies potential problem areas.