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Breaking Tech News- Flexport to Acquire Shopify’s Logistics Fulfillment Operations

Supply Chain Matters

In a communication published to Flexport employees today , CEO Dave Clark indicated that the San Francisco based global transportation and logistics Cloud platform provider will be acquiring the logistics operations assets of online retail platform provider Shopify. In the U.S.,

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

According to Seaport Global Securities LLC analyst Kevin Sterling, between 60,000 and 100,000 drivers are needed to meet the demand for trucking services. Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. Stricter Limits on Driver Productivity. per gallon.

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

According to Seaport Global Securities LLC analyst Kevin Sterling, between 60,000 and 100,000 drivers are needed to meet the demand for trucking services. Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. Stricter Limits on Driver Productivity. per gallon.

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