The objective of this paper is to provide a model of the Brazilian interstate commerce with emphasis on the derived demand for transportation and the impact of logistics cost on the spatial pattern of internal trade. The effects of transportation and logistics cost are assessed both in terms of...

This study summarizes some of the most important characteristics of the road transportation industry, and presents a discussion of its performance. The main objective is identifying areas where government action may be needed in order to correct market failures or to remove inadequate...

The main objective of this note is to present an overview the Brazilian freight transportation market, compare the performances of the truck, rail, and water modes, particularly in the medium and long distance hauls, and show some preliminary evidences of the logistics performance of industrial...

This note reviews methodologies used in the estimation of externalities generated in transport. The focus is on freight transport by truck, although the methods selected may be extended to other modes. We revisit measurements of externalities caused by air pollution, noise and accidents, and use...

This paper analyzes the structure and performance of the intercity bus passenger transport in Brazil. The interstate segment of the sector is regulated by the Federal Government and faces increasing competition by auto and air transportation. The regulatory regime of the sector is reviewed with...

This paper identifies the main challenges regarding the regulation of the transportation sector in Brazil after the privatization phase that recently occurred. The complexities of the regulatory and institutional aspects of the transportation sector are emphasized with respect to the...

The privatization of the rail network, which started in 1996, is the main motivation for this analysis of the recent performance and perspectives of the sector. The paper first presents an overview of the size and relative importance of the transport sector by mode. The operational and cost...

The purpose of this article is to analize freight transportation rates in Brazil. The broad database available allows a detailed investigation by mode, type of cargo, distance and market segment. The results confirm the theoretical references revisited in terms of the spectrum of variation found...

The objective of this paper is to assess the impact of the expansion of road network on Brazilian agricultural production, particularly with regard to the Cerrado region. After a brief report on the evolution of the road transport system, the paper presents evidence of the contemporaneous growth...