A fresh logistics textbook has entered the scene

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Students and professionals, rejoice! A new textbook has been published to provide a nuanced outlook on specialized cargo on the international scene - the first of its kind to be brought to the English market. Co-authored by Marco Poisler, COO of UTC Overseas, and Richard Knoll, owner of Drexel Logistics, “Project Logistics: the Universal Transportation Course” aims to explain capital projects to professionals and students alike.

Those who want to improve freight transportation management and organization skills could benefit from a copy.

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