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  • Woman in a red headscarf and UNICEF vest opening a supply box in a warehouse stacked with UNICEF cartons
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    How a UNICEF Logistics Officer Directs Lifesaving Aid in Sudan

    Flexport.org and UNICEF recently collaborated to deliver essential aid to Sudan. Read more about the initiative, along with a Q&A with UNICEF's Shoshat Osman.

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    Ecommerce Trends to Watch for Peak Season 2025

    We break down four crucial ecommerce trends to help online retailers prepare their supply chain and maximize growth during Peak Season 2025.

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  • Man with a bun bends over a workbench writing in a notebook amid cardboard boxes and packing tape.
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    Fueling Your Growth: Smart Financing for Peak Season

    Navigate Peak Season effectively by avoiding common financial pitfalls and by optimizing cash flow for your direct-to-consumer ecommerce business.

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  • Man in glasses checking inventory on a tablet beside warehouse shelves stocked with boxed parts
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    Peak Season Planning: 6 Tips for Getting Started

    Discover six useful tips to help your ecommerce business get ahead of Peak season shopping. Partner with Flexport for Peak season success.

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    When Is Peak Season 2025? Important Dates to Know

    Learn key dates and consumer trends for Peak Season 2025. Use this information to grow your ecommerce business.

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  • Person in jeans bending down to pick up a small white parcel and padded envelope from a brick front porch
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    Tariffs, Inflation, and Supply Chain Strategy: How Importers Can Adapt

    Explore how rising tariffs and inflation are impacting landed costs, warehousing, and sourcing decisions. Learn what supply chain leaders must do to adapt.

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  • Aerial view of a semi-truck driving along a winding road through dry golden hills
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    Why We Bought, Built, and Sold the Convoy Platform

    Today we announced the sale of the Convoy Platform to DAT Freight & Analytics, delivering a massive return on investment for Flexport.

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    What We Learned from Amazon Prime Day 2025 and Rival Events: Key Takeaways for Supply Chain Leaders for Peak Season

    Prime Day 2025 and rival events from Walmart and Target tested ecommerce logistics and inventory strategies. Here's what merchants should take away from the summer's biggest shopping events.

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