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Title: ORGANIZING THE LOCAL DRAYAGE MARKET FOR PIGGYBACK SERVICES
Accession Number: 00390132
Record Type: Component
Digital Copy: Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: This study of the Philadelphia drayage market--delivery of intermodal trailers which were handled by railroad piggyback for the intercity portion of their trips--was made to investigate the local handling charges in the wake of deregulation. It was found that this local market should have many of the characteristics of a perfectly competitive market--many participants, free entry, limited capital and low skill requirements--was not performing competitively. The ingredient missing from the perfect competition theory was full knowledge. Railroads and shippers did not understand the market, feeling that all rates would be relatively uniform. Local haulers were unaware of their competitors' charges and too busy driving to determine such rates. A drayage guide was published to enable carriers to compare local rates and share as a benchmark for negotiation with railroads. The relationship between intermodal participants had actually tended to keep drayage charges well in excess of costs. The reception to the drayage guide has been positive for all participants.
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Allen, W BPagination: p. 26-29
Publication Date: 1984-7
Serial: Features: Figures
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; Photos
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TRT Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Geographic Terms: Old TRIS Terms: Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society; I10: Economics and Administration
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Oct 30 1984 12:00AM
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