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Winning Strategies for Securing a Government Contract for Trucking

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To address cash flow challenges due to longer payment terms in government contracts, trucking companies can utilize freight factoring services, and for broader business growth, networking within the industry and leveraging financing options are essential strategies. They come in different flavors, accommodating various logistic needs.

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United States: Any Port in a Storm: USTR to Investigate Chinese Shipbuilding Subsidies

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On April 22, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced its initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China’s acts, policies and practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

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Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (“DLAD”) 16.203-2 provides an example of amending a contract to add in an EPA clause. And he makes a key point, “provided adequate consideration is obtained for the Government, such an accommodation may take the form of schedule relief or otherwise amending contractual requirements.” [53]

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Government Contracts Inflation Update

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And it may be awhile before economies of scale, streamlined logistics, and other efficiencies are achieved that lead to comparable pricing. Supply Chain Realignment Generally speaking, going into 2023, supply chains have significantly improved, alleviating some of the inflationary pressure caused by previous disruptions. After all, U.S.