Transportation
River Conditions Impact the Movement of U.S. Soybeans
The inland Mississippi River system plays a major role in transporting commodities, especially soybeans. The inland Mississippi River system is comprised of navigable waterways that…
Transportation
The Potential Impact of 5 Feet on the Mississippi River
Dredging the lower Mississippi from 45 to 50 feet could get soybeans to market in larger, more cost-effective shipments that accommodate larger global ports, says…
Transportation
Increasing Demand for U.S. Soybeans in Container Shipments
An aggregation of historical Federal Grain Inspections Services (FGIS) data shows that non-Chinese buyers have shown a growing preference for receiving U.S. soybeans in container…
Transportation
High Waters Slow U.S. Grain Movement to the Gulf
According to Federal Grain Inspections Service (FGIS) data, 48.1 percent of grain inspected for export in 2018 left via the Mississippi River. The percentage of…
Transportation
Consistent Supply Puts U.S. Soy in Demand
When delays of just days can result in big costs, U.S. soy customers buy for reliable supply Supply isn’t sexy. Steve Jobs isn’t remembered for…
Infrastructure
U.S. Soy’s Transportation Costs: A Competitive Advantage
Thanks to our more efficient infrastructure of highways, rivers, rails and ports, it is far less expensive to ship soybeans from the United States than…