TRANSPORTING PACKAGED FROZEN POULTRY TO EUROPEAN MARKETS IN VAN CONTAINERS AND BREAK-BULK SHIPMENTS

The research conducted for this study was directed toward adapting van containers to the transport of frozen poultry. It drew preliminary comparisons between the van-container and break-bulk shipments aimed at reducing transport, handling, and packaging costs for overseas shipments of frozen poultry. This study also helped to develop methodology because the transport of frozen poultry to Europe by van-container service was just beginning when the research project was initiated. Instead of presenting conclusive results, this report directs attention to potential economies in shipping frozen poultry to overseas markets, and to areas needing further research and study.

• Corporate Authors:

  Agricultural Research Service

  Transportation and Facilities Research Division
  Beltsville, MD  United States 
• Authors:
  • NICHOLAS, C J
  • Risse, L A
• Publication Date: 1968-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 23 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container traffic; Loss and damage; Refrigerated cargo
• Uncontrolled Terms: Poultry
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo damage prevention
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051999
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: ARS 52-28 Intrm Rpt
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 17 1974 12:00AM