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Kari Hamanaka

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Autonomous Truck Tech Shifts Into Full Gear

Kodiak Robotics' partnership with U.S. Xpress is the latest in a race to put more self-driving trucks on the…

Blank Sailings Surge Amid Shanghai Shutdown

The pile-up of problems is creating a broad stroke of effects on the entire supply chain.

Lawmakers Turn Up the Heat on Rail Carrier Attendance Policies

Congressmen call for the Federal Railroad Administration to address worker safety in a mandate "now a decade…

Is On-Demand Delivery in the Driver Seat?

Uber, DoorDash and Instacart executives discuss how they aim to power local commerce as they look beyond food.

Shanghai’s Longer Lockdown Spells ‘Serious Disruption’

A city-wide quarantine for 26 million adds another wrinkle for logistics firms helping navigate clients'…

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Moving Closer to Reality

The Senate's unanimous passage of the bill could help make Biden's "carrier crackdown" a reality.

Pacsun President Explains Why the Metaverse Matters

Brieane Olson said the retailer views the metaverse as the future and is strategizing accordingly with…

Logistics Companies Scramble Amid Shanghai Covid Lockdowns

Rising Covid-19 cases have restricted movement within the city as it carries out two stages of a lockdown…

American Eagle Exec Talks ‘Home Run’ Supply Chain Strategy

AEO chief supply chain officer Shekar Natarajan, who masterminded the firm's logistics deals, discusses the…

Sam’s Club CEO Explains Why Super Bowl Ad Made Sense

The investment was part of the company's focus on digitally savvy consumers.

Violet Grey Exec Talks Farfetch Goal to ‘Be More Circular Than Linear’

The 2030 goal is a big one as the luxury marketplace looks at how to extend the life of premium fashion.

Thredup CEO on Greenwashing, Regulation and Resale’s Next Act

People who don't think the government is going to play a role in regulating fashion "have their heads in the…

What Comes After 2-Hour Delivery? ‘Ultrafast’

What's happening in grocery delivery with nanofulfillment is leading the way in other sectors.

Amazon Invests $100 Million in First Fulfillment Center in Turkey

The investment in the Istanbul facility comes as e-commerce demand and small business sellers on Amazon surge.

Ex-Flexport Exec Enters Fashion Factory Floor with Silq

Ram Radhakrishnan's previous stints kept him on the logistics side of the supply chain, but now he's focused…