Pipeline Accounts for 20% of the Total Intercity Tonnage Shipped

question 21

Multiple Choice

Pipeline accounts for 20% of the total intercity tonnage shipped in the U.S. However their revenues are only 4% of the total intercity transportation revenues. Why is this?

• A) high incidence of loss and damage
• B) low reliability
• C) Shipper's ability to negotiate lower rates because of intense completion among modes
• D) low rates

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