Pipeline accounts for 20% of the total intercity tonnage shipped in the U.S..However their revenues are only 4% of the total intercity transportation revenues.Why is this?
A) high incidence of loss and damage
B) low reliability
C) Shipper's ability to negotiate lower rates because of intense completion among modes
D) low rates

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Pipelines typically have lower rates compared to other modes of transportation, which results in lower revenue despite handling a significant portion of the tonnage.

Pipeline Accounts for 20% of the Total Intercity Tonnage Shipped