Comment / Supply chain radar: Flexport – behind the scenes

Flexport chief executive Ryan Petersen is undoubtedly a data guy. It’s a consistent theme in his blog posts, keynote speeches and his many media interviews – we also know this is the case from his previous startup, Import Genius (IG).

IG apparently exploits what I consider to be a quirky loophole in US Customs and Trade data regulations, and which some might find concerning. Manifest and Bill of Lading (B/L) data, either into or out of the USA, curiously, is deemed ...