Freight Classification (Classic Reprint): A Study of Underlying Principles - Couverture souple

Strombeck, John Frederick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333354355 ISBN 13 : 9781333354350

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Learn how freight classifications are built to distribute transport costs fairly and keep markets moving. This study explains the principles behind reasonable rates and how they affect shippers, carriers, and the public.

This edition examines how classification and pricing are shaped by competing interests and practical costs. It highlights why a fair, general approach matters for producers and consumers alike, without promising impossible shortcuts.

Readers will gain a clear view of the factors that determine reasonableness in freight classification, including the role of competition, cost elements, and public impact. The material stays focused on the logic behind rate design and its real-world effects.

• How indirect costs are allocated among different goods and shipments


• Why carload versus less-than-carload pricing matters for fairness


• How competition among shippers, localities, and commodities influences rates

Ideal for readers of logistics, transportation policy, and those working in rail and freight industries who want a grounded overview of classification principles.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1912. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333354355
• ISBN 13: 9781333354350
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 151
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