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, analyzes, and evaluates logistics system alternatives designed to increase rail market share and to stabilize truck carriers exempt commodity rate-making.
A Long-Term Study of Produce Transportation. Volume 8. Evaluation of Logistics Alternatives
1977
200 pages
Report
No indication
English
Railroad Transportation , Domestic Commerce, Marketing, & Economics , Road Transportation , Railroads , Cargo transportation , Fruits , Vegetables , Distribution systems , Common carriers , Railroad cars , Refrigerator cars , Marketing , Logistics , Prices , Rates(Costs) , Trucks , Services , Packaging , Containerizing , 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)