DECEMBER JANUARYLOGISTICSTRANSPORTATIONREVIEW8 OPINIONIN MYT hrough many roles in transportation, I have had the opportunity to work with many different industries, such as scrap metal, chemicals, consumer goods, and now distilled spirits. While I haven't always been directly involved in transportation, I was always drawn to how transportation and its providers affect a supply chain. My first experiences were with carriers, having contracts directly with them as no broker was involved. I always thought I knew transportation well enough and could form meaningful partnerships with them and never thought of needing to use a broker. During my time in transportation, I have seen a change take place over a number of years that has taken me from there is no need for a broker to now; there is a place, and many provide valuable know-how in specific industries.My first experience with a broker came during my time in the chemical supply chain. A major disruption in a critical freight lane required moving production and the need to track everything. While handling most of the new lanes, a co-worker offered his help with one of the sites using a broker THE WORLD OF FREIGHT BROKERAGEBy Kevin Larkin, Transportation Manager, Proximo Spirits
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