FROZEN FOOD TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITY EASES UP, TRUCKERS CUT BACK.

Author(s) : CHAMBERLAIN R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

57% OF TRUCKERS EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN FROZEN FOOD HAULAGE IN 1985 COMPARED WITH NEARLY 70% IN 1984. PURCHASES OF REFRIGERATED TRAILERS INCREASED SLIGHTLY OVER 90% OF WHICH USE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. DEREGULATION BETWEEN STATES HAS HAD A MIXED EFFECT OVERALL BUT HAS GENERALLY DEPRESSED FREIGHT RATES. THE USE OF COMPUTERS IN THE INDUSTRY IS ALSO ILLUSTRATED. G.R.S.

Details

  • Original title: FROZEN FOOD TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITY EASES UP, TRUCKERS CUT BACK.
  • Record ID : 1986-1324
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy
  • Source: Quick frozen Foods - vol. 47 - n. 11
  • Publication date: 1985/06
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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