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Pros and Cons of a Dynamic Web Feed to the Transborder Freight Database

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Graphic Version

BENEFITS

  • Limited regional focus
  • Easier query tool
  • One-stop shopping

CHALLENGES

  • Breaks with change
  • Doesn’t store data

 

Challenges could be addressed with API functionality