This major textbook covers the commercial contracts relating to shipping, addressing the sale, finance and carriage contracts as a single commercial transaction. The new second edition focuses less on the technological advances that may evolve via the internet and more on how real world principles apply to e-commerce and the emerging body of e-commerce case law. It covers all new regulations and legislation, including relevant EU directives and new case law. New content in this edition includes developments in online betting, electronic conveyancing and online dispute resolution as well as the changes introduced by the new Companies Act. The text is supported by appendices containing sample trade forms and by relevant statutory materials . Well-organised and original, this title will be of great practical use to all practitioners wishing to take a fresh and new look at the law of shipment sales.