🚨 Want expert guidance on navigating the ILA strike? Join us for a special webinar this Friday (October 4), featuring Flexport’s Ryan Petersen, CEO; Kyle Beaulieu, Senior Director of Global Ocean Procurement; and Thomas P.C. Kempf, Senior Director of Global Air Freight. We’ll break down the latest strike developments, what’s at stake for U.S. businesses and consumers, and how to adapt to the accompanying supply chain uncertainties. Plus, we’ll conclude the webinar with a Q&A session, where you can get concrete scenario-planning guidance from our ocean and air freight experts. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/e7mpytdJ
Flexport
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
San Francisco, California 226,820 followers
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The technology platform for global logistics.
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- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- San Francisco, California
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- 2013
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- customs brokerage, freight forwarding, global trade, logistics, software, data, analytics, cloud software, international shipping, supply chain management, digital freight forwarding, supply chain technology, supply chain tech, ocean freight, ocean shipping, air freight, air shipping, duty drawback, cargo insurance, and capital
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Yesterday, The New York Times visited Flexport’s warehouse in Newark, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how it looks after one of busiest ports came to a halt amid the ILA strike. “We’re in uncharted waters,” Sean Murphy, a manager at Flexport’s New Jersey warehouse, told the Times. It stood in stark contrast to last week, when Flexport worked closely with our customers to send in shipments before the union’s contract expired on Monday. The last-minute influx capped off several months of anticipatory action, with many businesses proactively building up supply or even diverting cargo to the West Coast. “Our customers generally have two months’ worth of extra inventory in stock,” Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen explained. Read the full article for more: https://flx.to/nyt-LI
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Workers at ports stretching from Maine to Texas went on strike today in a dispute over wages and automation. This comes after the union rejected a deal with the US Maritime alliance that would have raised wages nearly 50% over six years. Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen joined to show to discuss how long he expects the strike to last and the impact it could have on inflation.
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At midnight today, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) officially launched a strike spanning the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts—the union’s first since 1977. A strike lasting only a few days will result in minimal disruptions, while a longer work stoppage may lead to major product shortages and price surges. “Big, bulky items like furniture are hit harder because fewer items fit in a container, driving up the per-item cost,” Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen told Newsweek. A prolonged strike may lead to pandemic-level disruptions. In such cases, the right logistics technology can move the needle. “One lesson we learned from Covid is the importance of better visibility and planning in the supply chain," Ryan added. "Companies need better tools to track shipments and plan for disruptions.” Read the full breakdown here: https://flx.to/newsweek-LI
Looming port strike threatens to raise prices just in time for Election Day
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Flexport.org is thrilled to be named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Citizens Award! Each year, the program honors “the most innovative and impactful initiatives that leverage talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities.” As a finalist in the Best Community Resilience and Disaster Response Program category, Flexport.org was specifically recognized for its work in Ukraine. Since the start of the war, Flexport.org has helped 45 nonprofits ship more than 26 million pounds of emergency kits, hygiene products, and medical supplies to Ukrainians in need. Read more about our efforts in Ukraine, including an inside look at the aid shipment life cycle: https://flx.to/ukr-LI And check out the full list of Citizens Award finalists here: https://lnkd.in/eK-UUKF7 #BusinessSolves
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Earlier today, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen joined Fox News Media to discuss the implications of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike, which began at midnight. The impact would be felt not just by businesses large and small, but by American consumers, too. “If this goes on for weeks or even months, you’ll certainly see increases in the prices of all kinds of goods,” Ryan said. Watch the rest—including Ryan’s thoughts on strike length and severity, the role of automation in the negotiations, and more: https://flx.to/fox-LI
Fear of supply chain complications mount amid dockworkers' strike over wages, automation | Fox News Video
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Given today’s supply chain challenges—including a looming port strike, the ongoing Red Sea crisis, and extreme weather—how can shippers predict peak season prices? The short answer: you can’t. “Predicting something months out is nearly impossible, because there are so many black swan events,” says Nerijus Poskus, Flexport’s VP of Global Ocean Procurement. “Plus, simple disruptions can affect trade very quickly.” In the meantime, businesses should keep close tabs on today’s biggest price drivers.👇 For more peak season insights into the ocean and air markets, watch the full webinar on demand: https://lnkd.in/eWYggjtK
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The existing ILA-USMX contract expires at 11:59pm ET tonight. With no new updates on negotiations, the potential ILA strike—slated to begin at midnight—looks all but inevitable. The stakes are high. Each day of the strike could lead to 5-10 days of additional cargo build-up, and we could eventually see severe capacity shortages and prolonged backlogs, should a strike go on for an extended period of time. Follow our live blog for the latest updates and guidance: https://flx.to/ila-usmx-LI
What We Know about the Potential ILA Work Stoppage (and What to Expect Next)
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Great Lakes Transport Solutions continues to benefit from our expanded relationship with Convoy Inc/Flexport. “The Convoy Platform’s technology has transformed our operations and made us as digital as any other company in our industry,” Eric Schnirel Big thanks to Bill Driegert Troy Gregg Colin Bronsdon Eric Strow Kyle Campbell and team for the strong partnership. https://lnkd.in/evXyM_45
Flexport expands Convoy Platform to connect more brokers, carriers
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This week, at the UN General Assembly in New York City, the Flexport.org team met with global impact organizations to explore new ways to build capacity in the humanitarian industry. Together, we addressed the world’s most urgent crises—some of which we responded to in the past year. Since 2018, Flexport.org has funded the movement of 56 million pounds of aid. And in the past year alone, we’ve shipped over 27 million pounds of aid to 72 countries. Read more about Flexport.org’s work in our 2024 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eYCFBppk #UNGA #UNGA79