ALTERNATIVE EXPORT WHEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS FOR THE SOUTHERN U. S. PLAINS

Stephen Fuller, Orlo Sorenson, Marc Johnson and Robert Oehrtman

No 278481, 1980 Annual Meeting, July 27-30, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: Paper reports on alternative logistical systems for marketing export-destined wheat from southern U.S. Plains. Study concludes 1) regions export system is not economical when compared to alternatives which include multi car shipments 2) efficiency gains are derived from unit train concept and 3) feasibility of sub terminals and associated unit trains isn't contingent upon rail abandonment.

Keywords: Crop; Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 15
Date: 1980-07
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278481

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