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Business: Support Materials: Shipping and Logistics

Trouble-shooting Issues

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If you continue to have access issues, please email businesslibrarian@mdx.ac.uk and we will look into the problem.

Shipping News on Eikon

More guidance for using Eikon can be found on the Financial Databases Library Guide.

If you need any help finding information on Eikon, please email businesslibrarian@mdx.ac.uk.

  • Eikon contains apps that provide shipping information, maps, trackers, costs, and company financials.

  • The apps you can use on Eikon to find shipping information are in the document below and each has an assigned code. Type the app code into the search box and the app will load.

Peer-reviewed Academic Journals

Financial Times (FT.com) - Shipping and Logistics

The first time you access FT.com, use the link below.

You will asked to register, please use your student email address (@live.mdx.ac.uk or @mdx.ac.uk).

Financial Times

Once you have registered, you can check the links below for news on shipping and logistics:

Quality Magazines and Websites

Shipping and Logistics Courses

Coursera and The Open University offer some free courses on Shipping and Logistics.