Comment / Supply chain radar: The absence of disruption – Silicon Valley folk aren't that stupid

It seems every day we are reminded that Flexport – one of the hottest attention-grabbing headline names – has come to disrupt the logistics industry, although even the most astute insiders – there are a few in San Francisco – often fail to explain what is so unique about its tech-advanced achievements and their disruptive nature in logistics.

When strong disagreement on the matter typically ensues, the debate often ends up blaming its sponsor Softbank’s Vision Fund and, more broadly, the ...