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Kari Hamanaka

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Logistics Layoffs Hit Headcount as Sector Readies for Recession

Cuts are being seen across various segments of the transportation industry as fears of a recession mount.

Prologis Expands Industrial Footprint With $26 Billion Takeover

Prologis and Duke Realty confirmed Monday a merger agreement that brings some 153 million square feet of…

Biden Again Urges Ocean Carrier Crackdown to Tame Inflation

President Biden pressed for swift passage of a bill overhauling ocean shipping as he looks to tamp down on…

Geodis eLogistics Has Heritage Backing Its Fulfillment Prowess

As supply chain tech startups crop up, the French logistics behemoth thinks its fulfillment prowess will win…

Former Amazon Boss Jumps Ship for Flexport

The digital freight forwarder will enter a new era as its founder transitions out of the CEO role.

Imports Stay High as Retailers Wrestle With Inventory

Imports are tracking at near record levels as the busy season approaches.

Shippers Warned to Be Flexible as Container Rates Spike 30%

Xeneta said May clocked in the largest monthly jump on record for long-term freight contracts with a spike of…

At New Balance, Supply Chain Constraints Unlock New Sourcing Hubs

Logistical constraints have led to creative sourcing and manufacturing solutions for the Boston footwear…

What’s in Store for Uber Freight?

"Now, as always, crisis breeds opportunity," Uber Freight's Lior Ron said of the country's ongoing supply…

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Latest with USPS Turnaround

"Our plants, every time I go into one it's like Thunderdome. I expect Tina Turner to come out," Louis DeJoy…

Trucking Should Brace for ‘Wild Ride’ in Coming Months

Carriers are now proposing and accepting low-rate loads, a big difference from "where we were six to nine…

Experts Examine How Fashion Can Tackle Traceability

Traceability versus transparency is key to tackling supply chain visibility targets.

FMC: Blame High Container Rates on Supply-Demand Imbalance

The FMC's two-year investigation concluded the container pricing spike came from consumer demand, while fees…

Why Attabotics Looked to Ants to Solve Some of the Supply Chain’s Toughest Problems

CEO and founder Scott Gravelle talks supply chain tech, cutting cardboard from fulfillment centers, the last…

Flexport Rival Raises $150 Million for LatAm Logistics

The Series C by Nowports, a digital freight forwarder, pushes it into unicorn status.