Freight Forwarders Can Be Sketchy on Compliance

Sometimes freight forwarders are not always trustworthy on trade compliance

Sep 13, 2013

A survey of shippers by Logistic Viewpoints came down pretty hard on freight forwarders when it comes to trade compliance, with many of the shipping insiders advising about the importance for companies to retain control of compliance measures. To read more, click HERE.

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