Freight Forwarders Fending Off Foes

Alvin Chua, President, Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders

23-Jun-17 08:05

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About one-third of the estimated 3,000 freight forwarders operating in Malaysia are registered members of the Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders. Alvin outlines the challenges facing the industry.

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