Did hubris help kill the unicorn? Hide the bottom line, add hot air at the top

24/10/2023

The youthful death of a freight ’unicorn’ has as ever divided the market: those who believe VC cash simply disguises unsustainable businesses; and those who believe that tech disruption in supply chain management will ultimately succeed at the expense of ‘traditional’ – AKA profitable – ...

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Project44 switch to TMS shows visibility is 'meaningless' in isolation

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Flexport partners with BlackRock to provide $250m in inventory financing for customers

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Front-loading frenzy has made traditional H2 peak season 'unlikely'

Freighters shun China-US as tariff deadline looms

Customs brokers fear US import rule changes are pushing them towards AI

Project44 switch to TMS shows visibility is 'meaningless' in isolation

Flexport boosts supply chain finance funds for customers

Flexport partners with BlackRock to provide $250m in inventory financing for customers

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