Clearing customs in Tajikistan requires 18 bits of paper from different government agencies.

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He likens the state of this work to that of commercial logistics in 1970, when he took over the customs-clearing firm from his dad.

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After clearing U.S. Customs, I had just enough time to shave, shower and steam my suits and then get to a cocktail party sponsored by the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club, my speech hosts.

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