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Kari Hamanaka

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Why Ikea’s Owner Poured Millions Into EV-Loving Startup

GoBolt's $55 million raise will expand electric vehicle fleet and warehouse automation. 

‘Self-Inflicted’ Rail Congestion Under Regulatory Review

The Surface Transportation Board hearing focuses on Union Pacific's increased use of embargoes as workers…

After CEO Shakeup, Driverless Trucking Firm Severs Key Deal

The update on the deal, seen as a path to commercialization for autonomous trucks, comes amid a tumultuous…

Wire Fraud Charged in Air Cargo RICO Lawsuit

The dispute also alleges conspiracy and breach of contract stemming from Polar Air and Cargo on Demand's…

Rail Chief Sees ‘Mixed Bag’ Economy, Signs of Slowing

"This transition from the goods economy to the service economy, that's real," Lantz Fritz said Tuesday. 

Disgruntled Shippers Rack Up 175+ Cargo Carrier Complaints

Complaints related to cargo charges have flooded the FMC since the June passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform…

Rail Strike Threat Ends With Biden’s Signature

"Next up, we need to make sure the West Coast ports labor talks quickly come to a resolution," AAFA's…

Industry Applauds Senate Passage of Rail Resolution

The bill, which requires workers to accept a labor deal outlined earlier this year, is now headed to…

Bill to Avert Rail Strike Passes House, On to Senate

Worker upset over Congressional intervention in the collective bargaining process continues as lawmakers move…

Amazon Leaps into Supply Chain Tech with AWS

AWS Supply Chain is touted as a tool to help shippers cut costs, address risks and access real-time data. 

Retail Backs Biden’s Call for Congressional Intervention in Rail Dispute

A strike next week looms after members of four unions voted against ratifying the tentative deals struck by…

Locus Raises Series F to Shore Up Omnichannel Fulfillment Challenges

The warehouse robotics company now touts a nearly $2 billion valuation. 

Retail Pins Hope on Cyber Monday After Lackluster Weekend Footfall

With slow in-store sales over the holiday weekend, a projected $11.2B in Cyber Monday revenue could help…

Judge to Amazon: Stop Reckless Firings

A judge ordered the e-comm giant to stop firing workers over their union activities but didn't require Amazon…

Amazon Air Unrest Spreads to Kentucky Air Hub

A group of workers is leading an effort for union representation and fatter paychecks.