The Shipping Act of 1984: Surveys of Agricultural Shippers

Robert E. Neenan

No 338223, USDA Miscellaneous from United States Department of Agriculture

Abstract: Ocean transportation is an integral component in agricultural export marketing. The Shipping Act of 1984 regulates ocean liner common carriers, and directly affects most high-value product importers and exporters. Based on the results of industry opinion surveys, agricultural shippers favor ocean liner regulation that promotes increased carrier competition, freight contracting, rate-making flexibility, and dissemination of market information. Many shippers perceive that the elimination of ocean liner conferences would reduce long-term rate levels. The survey results indicate that most shippers want the unrestricted ability to negotiate freight contracts with individual carriers.

Keywords: International Relations/Trade; Marketing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 86
Date: 1990-08
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.338223

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