OceanX: Intermodal South America vibes; CMA's soul-searching; CH Robinson's AI agents
Getting some perspective
As I put together this market wrap I cannot help but share warm greetings from Zürich airport – I am off on an exciting tour of Asia, catching up with OceanX members and friends in Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Hong, Shenzhen and Ho Chi Minh City for a fortnight.
This came just as I had some great times with the students at DHBW in Lörrach last week and a few insights from engaging with the next generation again:
1) Forwarding & Logistics ...
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