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Jun 2023

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Episode 56: Why retailers can't ignore r...

About this episode

“It all starts with creating a win-win scenario where you're aligned for a mutually beneficial outcome.”

This week we’re bringing you some insights on the road industry as Ahmed El-Alfy is joined by Michael Starr, Overland Commercial Director at Zencargo.

Together they explore:

How road freight has changed since before the pandemic
The main challenges for shippers
How shippers and carriers come together to build more value-driven relationships

Michael Starr

Michael Starr, Zencargo's Overland Commercial Director, brings over 15 years of expertise in logistics, freight forwarding, and SaaS across America, Australia, and Europe.

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