Refrigeration logistics operations and perishable transport costs in groupage loads: an application for Spanish exports in Europe

Abstract

Creative Commons Attribution License [EN] In this paper, we analyze the current Spanish tariff system as applied by low-temperature distribution companies on transport in part loads of perishable freight that are destined to Spain’s main European export markets. Using 2008 data that have been directly obtained from a sample of transport companies, the price structure is formulated by making a distinction between ordinary and final prices and their respective variables. Next, the price structure is compared to the mean production costs. According to our calculations, we can state that the tariffs of distribution companies depend on the mean total cost, and they are estimated by using final prices calculated expressly for every customer. Finally, this paper outlines directions for future empirical work. [ES] Este trabajo analiza el sistema de tarificación aplicado en España por los operadores logísticos de frío (OLF) en el transporte de alimentos perecederos en carga fraccionada con destino a los principales mercados europeos de exportación. A partir de datos recabados en una muestra de OLF, se formula un modelo que posibilita la identificación de los componentes que integran el precio final. El análisis econométrico distingue en qué medida son relevantes dichos componentes y constata que los OLF tarifican según el coste total medio, empleando precios finales que calculan expresamente para cada cliente, dado que hay demandas de distinta intensidad a lo largo del año y trayectos con diferencias acusadas en los costes de producción. Andrés González-Moralejo, S. (2012). Refrigeration logistics operations and perishable transport costs in groupage loads: an application for Spanish exports in Europe. Ciencia e Investigación Agraria. 39(2):265-278. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/59741 S 265 278 39 2

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