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Research Reports |
| Title: | U.S. Containerized Grain and Oilseed Exports: Industry Profile, Phase I |
| Authors: | Kimberly Vachal and Heidi Reichert |
| University: | North Dakota State University |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2002 |
| Report #: | MPC-02-132 |
| Project #: | MPC-203 |
| TRID #: | 00924892 |
| Keywords: | business practices, commodities, containerization, exports, forecasting, grain, marketing, needs assessment, origin and destination, shipments, volume |
| Type: | Research Report – MPC Publications |
The objective of this report is to develop a profile of the U.S. containerized grain and oilseed export industry, including marketing activities, future expectations, information needs, and business practices. This report forms Phase I in a proposed two-phase analysis of the grain container industry. Information developed in this report regarding shipment origins, commodity volumes, and market destinations provides a base for conducting a survey of industry participants that might be used as a tool in development, planning, and enhancement of opportunities for containerized marketing of grain products.
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