First published 2012
LaRocco examines the powerful world of international shipping through the lives of its most influential figures. Her investigation spans from Monaco's gleaming harbors to Hong Kong's bustling ports, from London's financial centers to Athens' maritime districts. The author profiles shipowners and their financiers who control the vessels carrying Brazilian agricultural goods to Africa, Australian iron ore to China, and Middle Eastern oil across the globe. These magnates transport nearly every piece of clothing and electronic device worldwide, yet operate in an industry plagued by weather disruptions and political instability. Through candid first-person interviews, LaRocco reveals how these shipping dynasties think about risk across political, economic, and environmental dimensions. The book offers readers direct access to the minds of magnates who have sustained maritime traditions for centuries while adapting to modern global commerce.
Genres: history, business, economics, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
Setting: Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hong Kong, London, Middle East, Monaco
Period: 21st-century
290 pages · Paperback · Marine Money, Inc.