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 trends, roles, and costs of rail and highway transportation of produce.
A Long-Term Study of Produce Transportation. Volume 5. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Transportation Services and Costs: Truck and Rail
1977
126 pages
Report
No indication
English
Railroad Transportation , Domestic Commerce, Marketing, & Economics , Road Transportation , Railroads , Cargo transportation , Fruits , Vegetables , Highway transportation , Distribution systems , Common carriers , Railroad cars , Refrigerator cars , Marketing , Prices , Rates(Costs) , Trucks , Services , 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)