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Kari Hamanaka

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July 1 Port Labor Deadline: Retail Urges White House Intervention

With the current contract expiring 5 p.m. PT Friday, the National Retail Federation calls for an immediate…

Warehouse Robotics Rivals Continue Duking it Out in Court

Attabotics' patent infringement case against rival Urbx will move forward following a judge's ruling on the…

Wayfair’s Latest Collab? Autonomous Trucking

The home furnishings retailers will trial autonomous trucking technology in Texas through a partnership…

Why This Exec Calls ESG the ‘Financialization of Sustainability’

The business of ESG looks a lot like sustainability, but maybe call it 3.0.

Flexport Ocean Execs See Some Bright Spots in Container Shipping

Other wrinkles within the transportation sector, however, make it difficult to know when the bigger picture…

German Port Workers Strike After Failed Labor Contract Talks

Employers are now calling for the help of a neutral third party after four rounds of fruitless talks and two…

‘Secret’ Amazon Air Hub Talks at Newark Airport Spark Outcry

More elected officials join in call for the Port Authority to end "secret negotiations" with Amazon.

Walgreens Supply Chain Chief: ‘You Name It, We’re Doing It’

The pharmacy retailer is testing drones, partnering with third-party delivery drivers and investing in…

90 Days into the Job, Shipt CEO Focused on ‘Relatively New Product Line’

"We're no longer going to be just a shopping delivery platform," CEO Kamau Witherspoon said of Shipt's…

Tractor Supply CEO on Supply Chain: ‘Everybody’s Taking the Same Set of Actions’

"It's been the game of Whac-A-Mole in China. It's also been a game of Whac-A-Mole here in the U.S.," CEO Hal…

Fashion’s Biggest Collab Yet? The Supply Chain.

Why compete on supply chain when sharing can save money and the environment? That's the question an American…

NRF: ‘Inflation Will Be With Us for Some Time’

The retail trade group's inaugural supply chain conference highlighted China tariffs, dockworker negotiations…

5 Big Trends to Watch in Air Freight’s Future

Flexport's Neel Jones Shah said shippers should prioritize reliability because "cost isn't king if your stuff…

Both Sides Confirm Port Labor Contract Talks Likely to Run Past July 1

The ILWU and PMA issued a joint update saying there are no plans for a strike or lockout, but negotiations…

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Awaits Biden’s Signature with House Passage

A major overhaul to the law regulating the ocean shipping industry cleared Congress Monday.