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A company usually having the following departments: vessel operations, container operations, tariff department, bookings, outbound rates, inward rates, and sales. The company can maintain its own in-country offices to handle regional sales, operations, or other matters, or appoint steamship agents to…
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An order to buy (on a short position) or to sell (on a long position) foreign exchange if the rate rises above or falls below a specific limit. As soon as the rate reaches the prescribed limit, the order will…
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