Transpacific trade – follow my lead
All eyes on the next move
Forbes asks an interesting question: is it more important for LSPs who offer both managed transportation services, and brokerage, to ensure strong Chinese walls, so there is no conflict of interest ? or is it better to mix the two to get customers a better deal? Talking to three companies which offer both, including one of the largest in the US, CH Robinson, this article picks through the pros and cons from the point of view of both the LSP ...
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