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  • Rows of packaged Bombas socks in assorted colors arranged on a light blue background
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    Socks on a mission: how Bombas reaches its goals with Flexport

    Bombas is a sock company on a mission to create the world’s best everyday socks. With Flexport, Bombas works to achieve its greater end-goal: for each pair sold, one pair of socks is donated to communities in need across the United States.

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  • Aerial top-down view of a container ship escorted by tugboats over turquoise water
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    Expect Ocean Space to Remain Tight as Carriers Cancel Sailings

    As we head into a traditional off-peak season, between Golden Week and Chinese New Year, carriers are announcing blank sailings that will impact services for shippers, especially on the high volume Trans-Pacific Eastbound (TPEB) and Far East Westbound (FEWB) lanes. Here's what…

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  • Smiling woman in blue sports bra sits on a pink yoga mat beside a smart scale and phone
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    How Qardio partners with Flexport to optimize its workflow and supply chain

    Qardio, a cardiovascular smart wearables and software company, faced difficulty in finding a freight forwarder who was able to provide the level of customer service they desired. With Flexport, Qardio’s logistics team has found a forwarding partner who has helped them scale…

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  • Jungle Scout logo above a person leaping over a shipping container in a stacked container yard
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    How to start, run, and manage a PPC campaign after an Amazon product launch

    Jungle Scout's CEO Greg Mercer breaks down everything you need to know to start, run, and manage a PPC campaign after an Amazon product launch. Read more.

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  • Row of colorful bicycle wheels and frames lined up on a cobblestone street
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    With Flexport Capital, Solé Bicycles frees up cash to focus on growth

    Solé Bicycles is a Venice Beach-based bike retailer, creating fashionable, affordable bicycles that fit the fun-loving lifestyle of its customers. Working with Flexport Capital, Solé addresses the complexity in its finances and supply chain brought on by growing demand for its…

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  • Abstract navy blue background with overlapping translucent circular and arc shapes
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    What Is Walmart TwoDay Delivery and How Do I Enable It?

    Walmart TwoDay Delivery guarantees the delivery of online purchases within 2 business days. Learn more about this feature here including what it is and how and why to enable it on your Walmart store.

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  • Aerial view of dozens of cargo ships and tankers anchored across blue open ocean under a partly cloudy sky
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    Why Peak Season is Coming Early This Year: Our Analysis

    U.S. import volumes are increasing ahead of the holiday retail season due to the ongoing trade war, high demand, service cuts, and many other factors. Read more for our take.

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  • Night satellite view of two swirling typhoons over city lights near East Asia
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    How Flexport Helps Companies Adapt During Global Disruptions

    The “most powerful storm on earth,” also known as Typhoon Maria, hit China’s east coast recently. Here's how Flexport responded.

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