Research Reports |
Title: | An Analysis of the Assembling and Merchandising of Grain to Fit the Multiple-Car Train Concept in North Dakota |
Authors: | David Nelson and Kent Home |
Publication Date: | Nov 1970 |
Report #: | DP-13 |
TRID #: | 01787552 |
Keywords: | grain terminals, impact studies, multiple unit cars |
Type: | Research Report – Department Publications |
This study involved two major objectives: 1) determination of necessary size and optimum volume handled of grain merchandising facilities (subterminals) required to take advantage of potential changes in the transportation industry, primarily rail and truck; and 2) definition of impacts of those changes upon the existing grain merchandising system of North Dakota.