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  • Flat illustration of global supply chain elements: cargo ship, plane, face mask, medical workers, lab and microscope
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    30K Donors and Mission-Driven Organizations Help Communities in Need

    Logistics as a force for good thanks to 30K donors and mission-driven organizations helping communities in need, worldwide, in the face of the Covid pandemic.

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  • Smartphone showing an Approved checkmark surrounded by floating money, lipstick, ice cream, shoe and pastries
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    The Beginner’s Guide to Fulfillment as a Service

    Fulfillment as a Service will change the face of ecommerce logistics and provide merchants with an affordable way to increase online sales.

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  • Stacks of shipping containers at a port terminal at night, lit by a floodlight with a crane in the distance
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    Outbreak of Covid Cases at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Escalates an Already Fraught Situation

    700 dockworkers at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are hit with Covid, further intensifying labor and equipment shortages.

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  • Ornate red and gold Chinese lantern hung among festive decorations with soft bokeh background
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    Carriers May Break from Blank Sailings at Chinese New Year, Providing Cues for 2021 Planning

    With no major blank sailings announced yet, this year’s Chinese New Year reflects bullish sentiments for the kickoff to the Year of the Ox. While unexpected capacity may provide minor relief for some companies, most shippers can take cues to prepare for what lies ahead.

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  • Aerial view of a bulk cargo ship anchored alone on calm blue water under low fog
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    Relief for Trapped Seafarers Could Require Last-Minute Rerouting of Cargo Ships

    Seafarers help move up to 80% of global trade. But as they remain trapped at sea, due to Covid-19 restrictions, humanitarian relief may come from rerouting ships during a time of trade-lane turmoil.

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  • London's Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower along the Thames, partly shrouded in fog under blue sky
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    Brexit Reality Check: 7 Common Misunderstandings Under the New TCA

    As with most transitions, Brexit comes with some misunderstandings—which can have a costly impact on the supply chain if unchecked. Here, Flexport clears up common myths, so businesses can minimize supply chain impacts.

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  • Two people view a logistics dashboard on a laptop showing a world map with shipping routes and data panels.
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    Data-Driven Planning and Logistics Help Businesses Avoid Common Mistakes

    In a recent webinar, Flexport talked with Marcy Alstott, Managing Director at On Tap Consulting, to explore how to avoid common missteps and enable rapid growth.

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  • Vast warehouse with tall blue racks of stacked cardboard boxes and yellow floor arrow markings
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    Supply Challenges Require Continued Adaptability from Businesses in 2021

    With a decrease in supply reliability and greater competition in shipping, 5 key measures may help companies navigate the uncertainty of 2021 and go from survival to recovery mode.

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