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What are the best ways to move freight? How are warehousing practices changing? Only for turkeys.” eft , 1 February 2013. [2] .” Supply chain managers need to demonstrate that same curiosity. How can resources be procured at the best price? How will tariffs affect the company? In other words, he was an innovator.”
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Except as provided in an individual TRI, NRA or NSA whenever ocean freight and assessorial charges are assessed on a weight/measurement basis, same shall be assessed on the gross weight or the overall measurement of the cargo, whichever computation produces the greater revenue to the Carrier. RULE 5 Payment of Freight Charges 5.1
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