Umbrella Service Networks

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Umbrella Service Networks are alliances of logistics or transportation providers that consolidate and offer a range of services under a single brand or platform. They enable customers to access a wide spectrum of transportation, warehousing, customs, and value-added services through a single contractual partner, delivering efficiency gains and cost advantages.

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