Greek shipping and the crisis of the 1980's

In 1982, Greek shipping plunged into a severe crisis: the size of the fleet declined dramatically and over 30% of the fleet was laid-up. catapulting many shipping companies into bankruptcy. The causes of the crisis were: The world recession, leading to regulation, protectionism, subsidization. and the growth of new competition in the tramp shipping market. The erosion of the cost differential between Greek shipping and other maritime nations of the world. The specialization and containerization of the world fleet. The old age and other characteristics of the Greek fleet, which exacerbated the crisis. Greek shipping, with its long history and the expertise, diligence, and supreme opportunism of its dynamic shipowners, will survive the crisis.

International conferences on environmental mutagens in human populations - Opportunities, accomplishments and challenges

A major mission for organizing the series of International Conferences on Environmental Mutagens in Human Populations is to bring science and scientists to the sites where the field of environmental health is in developmental stages and environmental health is a serious concern. The mission has been fulfilled in each of the previous conferences that were held in Egypt, Czech Republic, Thailand and Brazil. These conferences have led to significant enhancement of regional scientific expertise from the acquisition of scientific knowledge and from the generation of sustainable collaborative programs. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Trade between Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Central American Common Market (CACM) countries: the role to play for ports and shipping services

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Caribbean shipping sector: a planning and policy perspective

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Proposed ECLAC calendar of conferences for the period 2004-2006. Note by the Secretariat

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Proposed calendar of conferences of ECLAC for the period 2006-2008. Note by the Secretariat

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Proposed calendar of conferences of ECLAC for the period 2008-2010. Note by the Secretariat

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Calendario de conferencias intergubernamentales de la CEPAL propuesto para el período 1984-1986 = Proposed calendar of intergovernmental conferences of ECLA for the period 1984-1986

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Calendario de conferencias de la CEPAL propuesto para el período 1986-1988 = Proposed calendar of conferences of ECLAC for the period 1986-1988

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Calendario de conferencias de la CEPAL propuesto para el período 1988-1990 = Proposed calendar of conferences of ECLAC for the period 1988-1990 = Calendrier de conférences de la CEPALC proposé pour la période 1988-1990

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