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Doing Business in Brazil

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It abolished the monarchy and became a republic in 1889 before being thrown into several dictatorships and military rule. Brazil has nearly 700 airports with paved runways, most of which can handle large capacity airplanes for moving freight quickly to and from all parts of the globe. The capital of Brazil is the city of Brasilia.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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Logistics was first applied and recognised in military operations, its most significant impact is felt through the functions of production, distribution and consumption (Rodrigue and Slack, 2002). Logistics has been, is and always will continue to be one of the most controversial military subjects. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Interoceanic Passages

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Even if the benefits of utilizing military naval capabilities to safeguard sea routes are difficult to prove, these possible dangers and repercussions are frequently cited as justification. The Turkish government outlawed the usage of the crossing by massive tankers at night in 2002.

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