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Matthew Gore
August 21, 2024 at 4:59 pm@James Hookham, I think we both know that contracts do amount to something, although, as has always been the case, it’s about getting the right terms in place and being prepared to enforce them, should you need to, whether from a shipper or carrier perspectice. #HFW