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Kari Hamanaka

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4,900-Member Union OKs Rail Contract Despite ‘Deficiencies’

The vote results mark the seventh union to approve a new contract with railroads, even as some members remain…

Oakland Port Back to Normal After Worker Walkout

International terminal operations resumed following a work stoppage Wednesday related to a local dispute over…

How to Survive a Shipping ‘A-Parcel-Lypse’? Unchain the Supply Chain

Distribution networks will have to work together rather than compete in order to meet rising shipping demand…

Amazon Belt Tightening a Focus into 2023

The company expressed optimism for holiday as its chief financial officer acknowledged "various factors…

Amazon CEO’s Union Comments Ignite Probe

The company is to respond to the National Labor Relations Board's allegations by Nov. 8. 

UPS Explains Plans for Logistics-as-a-Service

CEO says buildout is still in the "early days," but could eventually make UPS "unstoppable."

61% of Rail Union Shoots Down Contract

Revived concerns over a possible rail strike continues to mount. 

Amazon Says Aloha to Hawaiian Airlines

The 10 Airbus A330-300 planes, once converted to freighters, will be the largest in the Amazon Air freight…

‘I’ve Seen This Movie Before,’ Flexport Exec Says of Economic Slump

"I think the patient's in recovery at the moment," Flexport co-CEO Dave Clark said of the state of the supply…

Frank And Oak CEO Talks Sustainability in the Last Mile

A new partnership with GoBolt will bring carbon-neutral same- and next-day delivery to customers.

Why This Logistics Exec Says West Coast Dockworkers Won’t Strike

Trade XCelerators LLC co-founder Dan Gardner also explained why a major apparel movement should be a "cause…

Flexport Founder Says Logistics Industry Hasn’t Learned its Lesson

Ryan Petersen also discussed how his role will evolve when former Amazon bigwig Dave Clark takes over as sole…

Sick Time a Sticking Point in Rocky Rail Talks

The carriers say it's too late to make new demands. 

SoCal Ports ‘Hungry’ to Reclaim Lost Cargo Share

Changes in the marketplace are being seen across ports, offering time to catch up on cargo movement…

Andy Dunn on Bipolar Battle and Why Brick and Mortar Matters

"I wish I had thought of self-care as something that would be productive for my job," the former Bonobos CEO…