What are Freight Brokers?
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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Evolution of Freight Brokers and Corporate Influence
This chapter explores the history of freight brokerage, tracing back to deregulation in 1980 and discussing the significant financial gains and changes in the industry. It delves into the role of big companies in branching out into profitable services, like Michelin with restaurant guides. The conversation also touches on the challenges and complexities faced by the shipping industry, from cost-saving tactics to navigating bankruptcy and compensation issues.
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