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Kari Hamanaka

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Flexport Lines Up Shopify, Michael Dell in Monster $935M Series E

The San Francisco freight forwarding unicorn's valuation soars past $8 billion with the latest raise.

Ocean Shipping Reform Gains Congressional Support

Lawmakers are doing double duty to escalate major changes to federal maritime law and address an "existential…

One Mall’s New Side Hustle? E-Tail Fulfillment Marketplace

"Consumers are shopping differently as we emerge out of the pandemic," said Colleen Heydon, a marketing…

Demand Planning Could Help Retailers Dig Out After Winter Storm Landon

An executive from weather-driven demand analytics firm Planalytics said retailers need to prepare for "demand…

Ports of LA, Shanghai Strike Transpacific Green Deal

The two ports, along with C40 Cities, said they aim to pare back greenhouse gas emissions and get to…

Looking for the High-Rent District? Think Warehouses

The warehouse shortage has become a boon for landlords and nowhere is it more evident than in California's…

BJ’s Wholesale Latest to Tighten the Reins on Supply Chain

The warehouse chain's purchase from Burris Logistics adds four DCs and their respective fleets.

Manifest 2022: As Logistics Evolves, Fulfillment Moves to the Fore

Consumers may understand the supply chain issues, but don't confuse awareness for patience, said one…

Manifest 2022: Maritime Industry Poised for Change

The time is right for innovation and investment, and according to one CEO in attendance "The future is now."

Shopify Reworks Fulfillment Strategy as it Looks to Help Merchants Compete

Changes are being made to enable businesses to be more competitive with their big-box counterparts.

BNSF Rail Worker Unions Ordered to Stop Strike Activities

The judge's decision quells fears over a potential strike that could have placed further pressure on the…

Rail Contract Talks Headed to Mediation: Workers Expect ‘Substantial’ Settlement

Unions appealed to a federal mediator over a "stalled" collective bargaining agreement.

Union Pacific Execs Talk LA Rail Theft, Electric Freight ‘Game Changer’

Union Pacific's Kenyatta Rocker discussed steps taken to "protect our property," stating "we've got our arms…

BNSF Rail Awaits Hearing as Threat of Strike Looms

A work stoppage could wipe out more than half the railway's workforce.

XPO Logistics Drivers File to Unionize in Southern California

The move involves roughly 250 independent contractors in Commerce and San Diego.