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Just as IKEA recently received a lot of somewhat underserved attention for its supply chain actions aimed at boosting ocean trade capabilities, a new National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) was announced by the Federal Maritime Commission last week.
IKEA is one reputable member selected, but many others have joined the cause.
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There are several representatives of privately owned companies who have been lured* to advise on the current ocean freight mess – sad to add, we said so 10 months ago: “Beware. ...
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