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Transoceanic impediments to increased US grain exports
Author(s) -
Hauser Robert J.,
Parker Barry
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<301::aid-agr2720070311>3.0.co;2-c
Subject(s) - panama canal , port (circuit theory) , preference , business , quality (philosophy) , economics , natural resource economics , international trade , agricultural economics , engineering , microeconomics , philosophy , epistemology , electrical engineering
Exports of US grain via ocean vessel are discussed in terms of potential impediments and research issues. Five general areas are examined: (1) ocean‐freight rate risk; (2) grain quality; (3) export and import ports; (4) cargo preference; and (5) the Panama Canal. It is concluded that the most important research issue at the present time involves the costs and benefits of developing import‐port facilities.