Freeports and Free Zones : Operations and Regulation in the Global Economy Paperback / softback
by Mark (Liverpool John Moores University, Middlesex University) Rowbotham
Part of the Maritime and Transport Law Library series
Paperback / softback
Description
This book explains the definition, concepts, practices and procedures of Free Zone operations; how they are created, how they operate, and their benefits to the global and national economy. Readers will be able to understand why Free Zones exist, their role in the development and maintenance of international trade, and how they contribute to national and global economic development and wellbeing, especially in developing nations.
The author explains the processes in the establishment of Free Zones, and how government legislation and initiatives assist in this process.
The book comprehensively but accessibly covers the topics of Freeports, Free Zones, Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and Special Economoic Zones (SEZs), as well as issues such as Customs requirements, Free Zone law and government initiatives, including the new UK Freeport initiative.
It analyses the role of such Zones in global economic development and considers the challenges and issues related to Free Zone development and operation, including security and potential crime.
The book also provides a series of case studies into selected global examples of Free Zones, EPZs and SEZs. Freeports and Free Zones will have a broad readership, being of interest to global economic, fiscal and government institutions, policymakers, legal practitioners and advisers, economic and business advisers, port and airport authorities and major multinational enterprises.
It will be especially relevant to the food, automotive, defence, manufacturing, logistics, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), pharmaceutical, aviation and maritime industries.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:306 pages, 15 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:29/01/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032140292
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:306 pages, 15 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:29/01/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032140292
