EVALUATING COSTS FOR PORT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

To evaluate alternative modes for distributing commodities to markets, the relevant distribution system must be identified. The basis for choice between modes for a specific commodity movement will be based on total system costs, including line-haul transport, transfer and storage, and such items as the value of time in transit. System evaluation should also consider transport capacity and competitive sources of commodity supply to serve the market under study. For specific movements, suitable data on commodity flows and transportation costs will generally not be available to most investigators. Recognizing that most traffic moves on the basis of current rates, not costs, modeling of transportation distribution systems will be imperfect. Problems in identifying system components and satisfying data requirements are examined.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Waugh Jr, R G
• Publication Date: 1975-11

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 385-392
• Serial:
  • Journal of Waterways, Harbors & Coast Eng Div
  • Volume: 101
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Costs; Freight handling; Freight traffic; Port operations; User charges
• Uncontrolled Terms: Port finance
• Old TRIS Terms: Freight operations
• Subject Areas: Finance; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00129765
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 10 1976 12:00AM