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FVL Import Export
11 - 12 August 2020
Automotive Logistics Europe
Postponed - new dates TBC
FVL North America
08 - 11 December 2020
Ahead of our keynote speech from Jesús Seade, Undersecretary for North America from the Mexican Ministry for Foreign Affairs, let’s briefly discuss the status of the USMCA agreement (T-MEC here in Mexico) and what it might mean for the industry. For more on Automotive Logistics Mexico 2020 visit the event page, and check out more coverage from Mexico on our website here. For more business intelligence and market insight, visit our global business intelligence page.
For more on Automotive Logistics Mexico 2020 visit the event page, and check out more coverage from Mexico on our website here. For more business intelligence and market insight, visit our global business intelligence page.
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