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Kari Hamanaka

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Strike at Britain’s Biggest Container Port Poses New Supply Chain Blow

The planned eight-day strike set for later this month will add to existing congestion, experts say.

Embattled Supply Chain Startup Fires Suspended CEO: Reports

Slync also removed now-former CEO Chris Kirchner from his role as chair of the board in the wake of explosive…

FMC Chair Puts the Screws to Ocean Carriers

FMC chair will "do everything in my power to ensure carriers do not receive involuntarily subsidized storage…

Dolce & Gabbana, JD Sports Among Latest GXO Wins

"I have never seen such demand from first-time outsourcers and existing customers for reverse logistics and…

Labor Latest Supply-Chain Wrinkle In Need of Ironing Out

Strikes, protests and extended contract negotiations keep shippers on their toes.

FedEx, UPS Worker Unrest Could Upset Last-Mile Delivery War

A new trade association started by a FedEx Ground contractor aims for advocacy, while UPS Teamsters buckle up…

Maersk CEO Warns ‘Quick’ Supply Chain Fix Unlikely

The ocean carrier's logistics business, meanwhile continues to make big strides.

Freight Rail Shipping Bill Targets ‘Appalling’ Service

First it was ocean shipping reform as lawmakers now turn their attention to improving rail service with new…

Why FMC’s Restructuring Is Good News for Shippers

A new Bureau of Enforcement has been created as carriers scramble to make sense of the Ocean Shipping Reform…

3-Year-Old Logistics Firm Looking to Sell for $1 Billion: Report

Third-party logistics provider Terra Worldwide Logistics is reportedly considering a sale.

Shein Doubles Down on Air Cargo Logistics

A deal struck earlier this month could help Shein grow its logistics capacity through a link with China…

Amazon’s $2 Billion Loss Don’t Faze Investors

Inflation still poses a challenge, but the company's focused on fulfillment and other operational…

Lufthansa Struggles to Get Back on Track After 1-Day Strike

Wednesday's warning strike, called on by the United Services Union, led to more than 1,000 flights…

Lawsuit Says Former CEO Used Slync as ‘Personal Piggy Bank’

Missed employee pay and retaliatory behavior by the former CEO became part of the corporate culture, the…

Troubled Logistics Firm Suspends CEO After Reportedly Missing Payroll

Despite landing $60 million in February 2021, Goldman Sachs-backed Slync also lost its CFO in May as problems…