A Fork Tariff System for Liner Freight Rates

A Fork Tariff System for Liner Freight Rates

The authors believe that the uniform freight rates of liner conferences should be modified by a fork tariff, allowing variation within fixed limits. They set out the advantages and limitations of a fork tariff.

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