Restructuring of the Corn Supply Chain in Brazil: Facing the Challenges in Logistics or Regulation of Biotechnology

International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 16 (4): 1-24

24 Pages Posted: 1 Jun 2014 Last revised: 4 Jun 2014

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Andrea Leda Ramos de Oliveira

University of Campinas

José Maria Silveira

Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) - Instituto de Economia

Date Written: November 1, 2013

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effects of corn segregation on Brazilian transport and storage logistics, and how it impacts global competitiveness. A partial equilibrium model as a Mixed Complementarity Problem (MCP) was developed to guide the implementation of more effective policies and support new investments. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety requirements affects the logistics of transport and storage in Brazil. Intermodal flows were most affected and significant commercial reductions occurred in the regions farthest from export ports. This research is original in its use of a model and forecast scenarios to measure how biotechnology regulatory issues directly affect infrastructure logistics. Establishing stringent identity preservation systems affects these projects, since intermodal flows are most affected by such systems.

Keywords: segregation, partial equilibrium models, transgenic crops, cereal sector and logistics

JEL Classification: C61, Q11, R40

Suggested Citation

Oliveira, Andrea Leda Ramos de and da Silveira, José Maria, Restructuring of the Corn Supply Chain in Brazil: Facing the Challenges in Logistics or Regulation of Biotechnology (November 1, 2013). International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 16 (4): 1-24, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2443990

Andrea Leda Ramos de Oliveira (Contact Author)

University of Campinas ( email )

Campinas
Brazil

José Maria Da Silveira

Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) - Instituto de Economia ( email )

Sao Paulo, Campinas
Brazil

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