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Grain transportation and distribution research needs in grain importing countries: The case of the soviet union
Author(s) -
Laserson Myron R.,
Baumel C. Phillip
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
agribusiness
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.57
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1520-6297
pISSN - 0742-4477
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6297(199105)7:3<285::aid-agr2720070309>3.0.co;2-#
Subject(s) - soviet union , distribution (mathematics) , regional science , economics , international trade , economic geography , political science , geography , mathematics , law , mathematical analysis , politics
This article describes the forces that have and will likely continue to result in large grain imports into the Soviet Union. It also describes current transportation problems in moving grain from Soviet import ports and producing farms to users. Finally, a set of research needs is identified to help solve the gain import port‐to‐end user transport and distribution problems.