Standard Oil Part I
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Revolutionizing Oil Transport
This chapter explores the strategies implemented by Standard Oil in transforming logistics and distribution in the oil industry. It examines the negotiations with railroads for shipping rates, the establishment of the Lakeshore Agreement, and the innovative corporate structures that allowed Standard Oil to navigate legal restrictions effectively. The chapter highlights how these strategies positioned Cleveland as a key center for oil refining and set the stage for Standard Oil’s dominance in the market.
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