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The freight rate structure is out of line with the marginal cost structure

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In this chapter we will show in what respects, and to what extent actual freight rates deviate from the marginal costs. We start by outlining the costing principles which should underlie a cost-based tariff of freight rates, which will serve as the basis of comparison for the following examination of existing tariffs.

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© 1987 J.O. Jansson and D. Shneerson

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Jansson, J.O., Shneerson, D. (1987). The freight rate structure is out of line with the marginal cost structure. In: Liner Shipping Economics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3147-3_11

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