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How does stuff get to us?

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How does a can of Italian tomatoes reach the supermarket shelf and a car manufacturer receives its parts in time? Evan Davis finds out about the hidden transport networks that bring goods from around the world to our high street shops and factory floors.

Joining Evan to discuss the business of logistics are:

Paul Dyer, CEO of DHL Supply Chain
Maggie Simpson, Executive Director of the Rail Freight Group , the representative body for rail freight in the UK
Oliver Treneman, Park Development Director, DP World London Gateway

Producer: Julie Ball.

Published on Thursday, 2nd March 2017.

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