Softbank's financial gamble on tech firms like Forto staying ahead of the game

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Softbank's financial gamble on tech firms like Forto staying ahead of the game

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Recommends / 'Digital' forwarder Forto raises another $50m

News / 2020 will be a better year for investment in maritime and logistics start-ups

News / Shippers must think products not shipments, says FreightHub as it expands into China

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Softbank's financial gamble on tech firms like Forto staying ahead of the game

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Recommends / 'Digital' forwarder Forto raises another $50m

News / 2020 will be a better year for investment in maritime and logistics start-ups

News / Shippers must think products not shipments, says FreightHub as it expands into China

Premium / Supply chain radar: Market talk and rumours – lies, damn lies, and corporate logistics

News / Maersk joins FreightHub investors as it secures $30m in fresh funds

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