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    How To Submit Order Claims During The 2023 Holiday Season

    A larger shipping volume during the holiday season creates a higher probability of lost or damaged packages. Understand when and how to file an order claim with Flexport during peak season.

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    In Focus: Analytical Adventures – U.S. imports from China and Asia

    Much has been made of the latest U.S. trade figures, which showed imports from China down nearly 24% year-to-date compared to last year.

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    Supply Chain Snapshots - News of the Week (August 14, 2023)

    Looking for a quick summary of the top supply chain and logistics news from the past week? Read our weekly "Supply Chain Snapshots" for summaries and commentary to get you up-to-speed.

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    The Import of What vs. Where - Flexport Weekly Economic Report

    The latest U.S. trade numbers do show a drop in real imports, but the situation is neither as dire as it seems, nor necessarily a portent of a faltering global trading system. What we trade can have a lot to do with where we trade, and both have been shifting.

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    A Peek At Peak Season 2023: Will Demand Peak, Or Will It Be Peak Supply?

    After three years of pandemic-affected shipping and supply chain disruptions, here’s a look at what peak season 2023 might look like.

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    Put it On My Tab - Flexport Weekly Economic Report

    One agency’s downgrading of U.S. government creditworthiness highlights the potentially dangerous mix of high debt levels and rising interest rates. The phenomenon is hardly unique to the U.S.

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    Supply Chain Snapshots - News of the Week (August 7, 2023)

    Looking for a quick summary of the top supply chain and logistics news from the past week? Read our weekly "Supply Chain Snapshots" for summaries and commentary to get you up-to-speed.

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    Updates To Flexport’s Suite of Fulfillment Services During Peak Season 2023

    Learn about changes happening to Flexport’s suite of fulfillment services during the 2023 peak season, including inbounding deadlines, SLAs, and pricing.

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