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Trucking to Port
Author(s) -
Painter Marv
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
applied economic perspectives and policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.4
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 2040-5804
pISSN - 2040-5790
DOI - 10.1111/1467-9353.00114
Subject(s) - port (circuit theory) , business , engineering , electrical engineering
Abstract Eldon Boone, a grain farmer in Manitoba, Canada, has traditionally delivered his grain locally and had it transported to port by rail. Because of rising costs for cleaning, handling, and freight, he has decided to assess the feasibility of trucking his own grain to port. This case looks at the feasibility analysis of Mr. Boone investing in his own grain cleaner, truck, and trailer and bypassing the regular handling and rail transportation system by trucking his own grain to port. A sensitivity analysis is provided to assess the risk associated with the investment.