Flexport

News

Linda Baker, Staff Writer 04/16/2019
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FreightTech investment surges in 2019

The total amount of investment during the first quarter – $1.6 billion – is more than half of the $2.9…
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News

Mark Solomon, Managing Editor 04/15/2019
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Today’s pickup: Uber’s 21st century `profits’; A new way to cut diesel emissions

Will it make money? Does it matter?
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Asia-Pacific

Michael Angell, Bulk and Intermodal Editor 03/29/2019
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Port Report: Long Beach Container Terminal’s automation adding to buyer interest

One of the biggest terminals on the west coast is showing better results after multi-year automation project as final auction…
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Maritime

Mark Solomon, Managing Editor 03/19/2019
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Amazon’s ocean freight quid pro quo not yet resonating with merchants, forwarding executive says

Will merchants turn their international supply chain data over to Amazon?
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Container

Michael Angell, Bulk and Intermodal Editor 02/22/2019
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Flexport Chief Executive Ryan Petersen outlines growth plans after $1 billion investment

VC-backed freight forwarder wants to expand geographic coverage and add freight expertise after latest cash infusion.
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Container

Michael Angell, Bulk and Intermodal Editor 02/21/2019
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Flexport flies like a unicorn with $1 billion financing round led by SoftBank

Up-and-coming freight forwarder aims to flip script in how to reach customers and Japanese fund is on board for that.
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News

Ashley Coker, Staff Writer 02/14/2019
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Rumors fly over alleged $500 million Softbank-Flexport deal, as companies stay mum

San Francisco-based logistics provider Flexport is rumored to be in talks to raise about $500 million in a deal lead…
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Market Update

Henry Carmichael, Staff Writer 01/23/2019
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Shippers have the upper hand in 2019. Here’s what that means:

FreightWaves is monitoring a number of trends that will impact the freight market in 2019. Digitization will play a key…
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Canada

John Paul Hampstead, Associate Editor 10/22/2018
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Today’s Pickup: West Coast ports post strongest September volumes ever

West Coast ports post strongest volumes ever; Norfolk Southern is moving to Atlanta; flatbed tender rejections stay down; expect electric…
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Canada

Michael Angell, Bulk and Intermodal Editor 10/03/2018
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Flexport adds trucking technology to roster as spin-off enters ELD market

Newly launched venture called Transmission aims to bring low-cost ELD product to drayage and intermodal motor carrier.
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