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Company T was founded in 2005 which operated as freight brokerage. Despite good profit, it couldn’t penetrate deep with its partners. So, the company decided to operate as third-party logistics with verticals as electronics, automotive and pharmaceuticals in Country U. Company T had
To determine: The opportunities for company T on expanding globally especially into country SA?
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