The transportation of Canadian grain has experienced a long regulatory history that has affected system efficiency. But how efficient is Canada’s grain supply chain? And how can it be improved in the future?
From Earth to Berth: Improving the Efficiency of Canada’s Grain Supply Chain
From Earth to Berth: Improving the Efficiency of Canada’s Grain Supply Chain
Canadian Economic Analysis
Sustainable Economy
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Grain is a key export commodity for Canada. The efficiency with which grain is shipped from farms to ports has an impact on the competitiveness of Canadian grain on world markets and returns to producers and other stakeholders. The transportation of Canadian grain has experienced a long regulatory history that has affected system cost and efficiency.
The bulk of Canadian grain is shipped through the Western Canadian grain handling and transportation system (GHTS). This report analyzes the efficiency of the GHTS. It looks at the more recent developments in the regulatory regime, along with the quantitative evidence regarding the efficiency of grain logistics.
The report finds that while the efficiency of the grain supply chain has improved in recent years, there remains room for improvement. Understanding how policies have affected the efficiency of grain transportation over time can help provide some insight into how efficiency can be improved in the future.
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