News / 'Talk about corruption if you want to combat it', forwarders advised

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Forwarders and carriers must develop a strategy to help avoid bribery and corruption, which can be particularly prevalent in the maritime and road transport world.

Jack Storey, strategic advisor for anti-corruption organisation TRACE International, said it was becoming increasingly easy for companies to have conversations about bribery – taking them one step closer to beating it.

“To combat corruption, you need to talk about it. In the past five or so years, there has been a change. Now there is engagement – ...