Frotas Conectadas On June 17 and 18, we will be at the Frotas Conectadas 2025 event, one of the main meetings dedicated to the digital transformation of mobility and logistics in Brazil! In addition to welcoming you to our booth, we will have a special participation in the program: on June 18, at 11 a.m., our executive Douglas Alves will be on the panel “Control Towers and Advanced Logistics Solutions. MORE
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Frotas Conectadas On June 17 and 18, we will be at the Frotas Conectadas 2025 event, one of the main meetings dedicated to the digital transformation of mobility and logistics in Brazil! In addition to welcoming you to our booth, we will have a special participation in the program: on June 18, at 11 a.m., our executive Douglas Alves will be on the panel “Control Towers and Advanced Logistics Solutions.
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