Massive Factory Closures as China Cracks Down on Polluters
Many factories in China shut down after being inspected by the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP), seeking to enforce pollution regulations.
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How Logistics Networks Respond to Natural Disasters
Hurricane Harvey has brought record-breaking rainfall and severe winds to southeastern Texas, with extreme devastation across the state. The damage will continue as Harvey traverses the Gulf Coast. As expected, Hurricane Harvey has also obstructed the movement of cargo across…
Using Data to Manage Carbon Emissions in Global Transportation
International trade has a significant carbon footprint. We've implemented two data-driven sustainability initiatives aimed at increasing awareness.
Impact of Petya Cybersecurity Attack on Businesses Shipping with Maersk
Yesterday, a ransomware attack hit a number of companies and government agencies in at least six countries. One of the companies affected was Maersk, the world’s largest ocean carrier. Maersk is one of many carriers we work with to move our clients’ ocean freight. Naturally,…
The Newest Nodes in the Flexport Network: Cross-Docking Sites in Hong Kong & Los Angeles
Flexport is announcing today that we’re opening warehouses in Hong Kong and Los Angeles. The facilities will serve as fast-paced consolidation and deconsolidation points for our clients moving cargo between southern China and the United States and are the beginning of a…
Flexport Finds New Home in Atlanta
Starting June 1, Flexport will open the doors to a new office in Atlanta, Georgia, our fourth in the United States and seventh worldwide.
Bringing Predictability to Airfreight
A generational shift is coming to the air cargo industry: airlines are poised to bring freight consolidation in-house. By optimizing for weight and volume at the plane level through dynamic real-time pricing, air cargo carriers will increase both their per-plane cargo yields…
Alexis Madrigal’s “Containers” Podcast: Bringing Global Trade into Personal Context
Alexis Madrigal's "Containers" podcast discusses personal anecdotes surrounding the rise and evolution of global trade and its impact on our lives.