Flexport Enhances Services for 2025 Freight Bidding

Flexport Enhances Services for 2025 Freight Bidding

Flexport introduces professional services to help businesses optimize their freight tender processes and prepare for the 2025 bidding season. By tailoring tender strategies, assisting with supplier evaluation and negotiation, Flexport helps companies reduce communication costs, improve tender efficiency, and ultimately achieve effective control of logistics costs and significant improvements in operational efficiency. These services aim to streamline the entire tendering process, ensuring companies are well-positioned to secure the best possible rates and terms for their freight needs.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Flexport Expands EMEA Leadership with Iker Echave

Flexport Expands EMEA Leadership with Iker Echave

Flexport has appointed Iker Echave as Head of Operations for the EMEA region, aiming to enhance logistics solutions and drive automation and operational excellence. With extensive industry experience, Iker Echave will help Flexport leverage technology innovation to optimize operational processes, providing customers with more efficient and transparent global logistics services. This appointment addresses the challenges of global trade and reinforces Flexport's commitment to improving its offerings in the EMEA market by utilizing technological advancements.

01/08/2026 Logistics
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Shopify Exits Logistics Flexport Gains Market Share

Shopify Exits Logistics Flexport Gains Market Share

Shopify's sale of its logistics business to Flexport marks a strategic shift back to its core e-commerce operations. Flexport expands its global services and enhances its end-to-end supply chain solutions through this acquisition. The deal sparks reflection on the e-commerce self-built logistics model and foreshadows future trends: intelligent, flexible, green, and collaborative e-commerce logistics. This transaction highlights the increasing importance of specialized logistics providers in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Flexport Tech Enhances Warehouse Efficiency Through Data

Flexport Tech Enhances Warehouse Efficiency Through Data

Facing supply chain challenges, Flexport's Los Angeles warehouse successfully overcame labor shortages and cargo congestion through a collaborative culture and technology adoption. Flexport's visibility solutions, including real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and automated workflows, empower businesses to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. These technological advancements played a crucial role in streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency within the warehouse environment, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and responsive supply chain.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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Flexport Hapaglloyd Ceos Address Global Shipping Challenges

Flexport Hapaglloyd Ceos Address Global Shipping Challenges

A conversation between Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen and Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen focuses on the Gemini Cooperation network and Hapag-Lloyd's Strategy 2030. They delve into how innovative technologies, optimized operational models, and environmental responsibility can reshape the global shipping industry and usher in a new era for ocean freight. The discussion highlights the importance of strategic partnerships and digital transformation in navigating the evolving landscape of maritime logistics.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Flexport Enhances Amazon Europe FBA Shipment Efficiency

Flexport Enhances Amazon Europe FBA Shipment Efficiency

This article provides a detailed guide for Amazon European sellers on creating FBA shipments in Seller Central using Flexport. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the correct shipping address, carefully reviewing shipment information, and choosing the appropriate delivery method. The guide aims to help sellers optimize their logistics processes and improve operational efficiency. By following these steps, sellers can streamline their FBA shipments and ensure timely delivery to Amazon's European fulfillment centers.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Flexport Streamlines Amazon EU FBA Shipping Plans

Flexport Streamlines Amazon EU FBA Shipping Plans

This article provides a detailed guide for Amazon European sellers on efficiently creating FBA shipment plans in Seller Central using Flexport. It covers product selection, shipment address setup, the shipment plan creation process, final delivery method selection, and Flexport's role in optimizing the process. The aim is to help sellers streamline cross-border logistics, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency by leveraging Flexport's capabilities for FBA shipments to Amazon's European warehouses.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Flexport Offers Shortterm Warehousing for Amazon Sellers

Flexport Offers Shortterm Warehousing for Amazon Sellers

Flexport offers short-term warehousing for Amazon-bound goods, enabling sellers to buffer and batch shipments before sending them to Amazon warehouses. This service is charged weekly per pallet, typically for storage periods of no more than a month. Sellers can optimize inventory management, reduce storage costs, and improve supply chain efficiency. For long-term storage needs, third-party logistics providers or Amazon FBA warehouses should be considered. This allows for greater flexibility and control over inventory flow to Amazon.

01/20/2026 Warehousing
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Flexport Launches Warehousing Solution for Amazon Sellers

Flexport Launches Warehousing Solution for Amazon Sellers

Flexport offers short-term warehousing and transloading services for Amazon sellers, helping them flexibly manage FBA inventory and reduce storage costs and inventory risks. By replenishing Amazon warehouses in batches and on demand, sellers can optimize cash flow and improve operational efficiency. Storage fees are calculated per pallet/week, and storage is typically recommended for no more than one month. For long-term warehousing needs, consult the Flexport team for customized solutions. This service helps optimize FBA replenishment strategy and streamline the supply chain.

01/20/2026 Warehousing
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