Research Reports
Report Details
Title:
Identity Preserved Grain: Logistical Overview
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Publication Date:
Jan 2000
Report #:
SP-143
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Keywords:
alternatives analysis, bulk cargo, containerization, costs, grain, logistics, market assessment, shipping, supply chain management
Type:
Research Report – Staff Papers
Final Report Abstract
This study was designed to be a resource for producers, shippers, and exporters seeking to diversify their markets through IP shipments. Included are examples of markets for IP grains, trends for containerized movements of grain, and general logistical information to provide a base for understanding how one might make a successful container shipment, considering costs, services, and logistical alternatives.