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Self-employed driver model contributes to haulier’s downfall

Self-employed driver model contributes to haulier’s downfall

Pölös Zsófia

Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 18.08.2026

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Another carrier pilots container shipping through the Arctic

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