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Supply chain stakeholders push national freight data portal
Creation of international data standards could relieve port and supply chain congestion and improve trade competitiveness, partners say.
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Chip shortages, supply chain challenges spur consumer behavior changes
Consumer survey shows negative fallout from pandemic-fueled supply problems will continue through 2022, especially in hard-hit auto sector.
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It’s a mad, mad, mad world
Once considered a rare possibility, “black swan” events are sending global supply chains into chaos.
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Flexport lands enormous $935 million backing for freight forwarding platform
Nine year old tech startup gains backing from big names Andreessen Horowitz, SoftBank, Shopify, and others.
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Study: Companies that disclose carbon footprint do trim their environmental impact
Ohio State researcher finds that voluntary disclosure of supply chain footprints leads to cleaner operations.
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Technology updates, forced-labor prevention high on Customs’ agenda for 2022
At a recent industry conference, two high-level U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials outlined some of the agency’s priorities for the coming year.
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House passes ocean shipping regulation bill in bid to unravel supply chain delays
Ocean carriers protest new oversight, but shipper and retail groups applaud bill’s potential to cap detention and demurrage fees.
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AI-based supply chain optimization startup looks to U.S. markets after $100 million valuation
Singapore-based Quincus gains backing from Boeing for its potential to connect shippers, operators, and freight forwarders.
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3PL Radiant Logistics boosts international growth with $35 million acquisition
Buying global trade management software vendor Navegate will broaden customer base, company says.
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Global port group acquires BDP International
PSA International buys Philadelphia-based international logistics and transportation solutions company.
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