Thesis (M.S.)--University of Maryland, College Park, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (151-153). Also available online via the University of Maryland website (https://drum.umd.edu/).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1986. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 333-346). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Warren B. Powell, Pierre Humblet. / "June 1985." "EES-83-5" "Revised May, 1985" / Bibliography: p. 22. / "Research supported by NSF under grant No.CEE-8203476." "... partial support provided lby NSF under grant No. NSF-ECS-8310698."

Doctor of Philosophy / Department of Agricultural Economics / Terry Kastens / The production of corn-based ethanol in the U.S. has increased from 1,630 million gallons in 2000 to 4,855 million gallons in 2006, representing a 198% growth over the period considered. This growth is favored by the availability of more efficient technologies in the production process of ethanol and is sustained by the high prices of ethanol in the market. The industry is also supported by a favorable public policy, expressed in the form of laws, mandating an increase in the use of ethanol, and also in the form of tax incentives. The tremendous increase in the use of corn for the ethanol industry is made at the expense of the livestock industry that was the traditional destination for much of the U.S. corn grain. As the ethanol industry continues to expand, concerns are raised in regard to its impact as more and more corn is diverted from the livestock sector. This study investigates the economic impact of the ethanol industry on the U.S. livestock sector. Specifically, a shipping cost model is developed to simulate the impact of the ethanol industry on the shipping cost of corn at the national and individual state levels. The dynamics for major livestock producing states are also analyzed at the crop reporting district level. Different scenarios based on assumptions on the availability of corn and the production capacities of the ethanol industry are displayed. Results from the model indicate that nationwide there is a 5 to 22% increase in the shipping cost of corn for the livestock industry due to the ethanol industry, depending on the scenario involved. At the state level, there is an increase in the transportation cost for most of the states, with shipping cost doubling in some cases. Nevertheless, some states benefit from the dynamics created by the development of ethanol plants and are experiencing a reduction in their livestock industry corn transportation cost.

This master‘s thesis puts forth a new design of a cruise ship. The goal of this work was to combine modern functional and technological elements with an innovative visual appearance while using high quality materials. Emphasis was given to the simplicity, comfort, and especially safety of the vessel control and convenience for the passengers.

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by Chung Wai Yin, Jessie. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references. / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.v / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.viii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.ix / Chapter CHAPTER I --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- History of the Hong Kong Container Port X / Chapter 1.2 --- Present Operations in the Port --- p.3 / Chapter 1.3 --- Future Expansion --- p.6 / Chapter 1.4 --- Regional and Local Competition --- p.8 / Chapter CHAPTER II --- RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY --- p.13 / Chapter 2.1 --- Background and Overview --- p.13 / Chapter 2.2 --- Research Objectives --- p.15 / Chapter 2.3 --- The Belief --- p.16 / Chapter 2.4 --- Significance of the Research --- p.18 / Chapter 2.5 --- Research Methodology --- p.18 / Chapter 2.5.1 --- Personal Interviews --- p.19 / Chapter 2.5.2 --- Literature Survey --- p.20 / Chapter CHAPTER III --- LITERATURE SURVEY --- p.22 / Chapter 3.1 --- Terminal Capacity --- p.22 / Chapter 3.2 --- Huge Rise in Future Throughput --- p.23 / Chapter 3.3 --- Handling Efficiency --- p.25 / Chapter 3.4 --- Tariff --- p.26 / Chapter 3. 5 --- New Threats --- p.27 / Chapter 3.6 --- Consolidated Bibliography --- p.28 / Chapter CHAPTER IV --- PRESENT MARKETING STRATEGIES --- p.30 / Chapter 4.1 --- "Mission, Goals and Objectives" --- p.30 / Chapter 4 .2 --- Strategic Plan --- p.31 / Chapter 4.3 --- Marketing Strategy Review --- p.32 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Service Quality --- p.32 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Tariff Policy --- p.37 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Market Share --- p.39 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- Customer Relationship --- p.41 / Chapter 4.3.5 --- Other Business Opportunities --- p.44 / Chapter 4.3.6 --- Company Image --- p.45 / Chapter CHAPTER V --- SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL FINDINGS --- p.46 / Chapter 5.1 --- Research Results and Analysis --- p.46 / Chapter 5.2 --- Marketing Objectives --- p.47 / Chapter 5.3 --- Maintain Existing Customers and Marketing Share --- p.50 / Chapter 5.4 --- Evaluate Existing customer Base --- p.51 / Chapter 5.5 --- Increase Yard Capacity --- p.52 / Chapter 5.6 --- information Technology --- p.54 / Chapter 5 .7 --- Competitive Pricing --- p.56 / Chapter 5.8 --- Cost Strategy --- p.58 / Chapter CHAPTER VI --- CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS --- p.59 / Chapter 6.1 --- Control --- p.59 / Chapter 6.2 --- Uncertainties --- p.60 / APPENDICES / Chapter A. --- LIST OF INTERVIEWEES (SHIPPING LINES) --- p.A1 / Chapter B. --- LIST OF INTERVIEWEES (MTL PERSONNEL) --- p.A2 / Chapter C. --- NOTES AND MAJOR ASSUMPTIONS --- p.A3 / GRAPH A HK THROUGHPUT AND GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT --- p.A5 / GRAPH B REGRESSION ANALYSIS ON HK GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT AND THROUGHPUT --- p.A6 / TABLE A HK GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT FORECAST --- p.A7 / TABLE B THROUGHPUT HANDLED IN HONG KONG --- p.A8 / Chapter D. --- PERFORMANCE INDICATORS --- p.A9 / Chapter E. --- CUSTOMER LINES --- p.A10

The purpose of this study was to determine the criteria used when choosing small package transportation companies. The results suggested that small package transportation industry marketers should focus their marketing efforts towards on-time delivery.

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