The report describes and analyzes the physical distribution system for fresh fruits and vegetables. Issues and opportunities confronting rail and truck carriers in this market are presented. This volume describes and evaluates vehicle, refrigeration, insulation, temperature control, and damage prevention technology in transporting fresh fruits and vegetables.
A Long-Term Study of Produce Transportation. Volume 6. Transportation Equipment Technology
1977
70 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Railroad Transportation , Domestic Commerce, Marketing, & Economics , Railroads , Cargo transportation , Fruits , Vegetables , Distribution systems , Common carriers , Railroad cars , Refrigerator cars , Insulation , Temperature control , Transport refrigeration , Packaging , Massachusetts , Ohio , Minnesota , New York , California , Florida , Texas , Washington(State) , Missouri , Market shares , Intermodal transportation systems , Boston(Massachusetts) , Cincinnati(Ohio) , Minneapolis(Minnesota) , New York City(New York) , Saint Louis(Missouri)