Personally, I feel that a Freelance Trader makes no sense.
You don't get to ship massive containers of goods from South Africa to the UK without special clearances, taxes, licenses etc.
Smaller things you can get away with, but not huge amounts!
I reckon every 3500 + Transport should come with a tag and license...
You can still be an independent shipping for Republican or Synth foods.
It's just my opinion, I have nothing to gain or lose by this happening or not, it just enhances overall role play imo.
i have far more Indie characters than faction characters but I seriously try to put those Indies in as logical an RP light as possible.
My understanding of powertrading is simply turning your back on role play and gunning for the credits... If Rp becomes inconvenient in the light of amassing wealth, we have a serious problem!