Flexport news and trends

Flexport Debuts Tools to Help Imports Ease Tariff Tensions
Artificial Intelligence // October 14, 2025

Logistics and supply chain technology company Flexport has debuted new customs and tariff management tools. The suite of tools, announced Tuesday (Oct. 14), is designed to help importers reduce costs and remain compliant amid rising trade tensions and uncertainty. “Global trade is so important and...

Amazon Vet Dave Clark Launches Supply Chain Startup Auger
Supply Chain // October 08, 2024

Former Amazon and Flexport executive Dave Clark is launching a supply chain software startup. Auger, the focus of a Tuesday (Oct. 8) CNBC report, aims to help businesses and government agencies meld what Clark calls the various “Franken-software” managing their supply chains into one platform....

DoorDash Hires Ex-Amazon Exec and Explores Digital Storefronts
Delivery // July 28, 2024

DoorDash has reportedly hired an ex-Amazon executive to help its continued expansion beyond restaurant deliveries. Parisa Sadrzadeh, who has also worked as Flexport’s vice president for small and midsize business and omnichannel fulfillment, will be DoorDash’s new vice president of strategy and operations, The Information...

Flexport Expands Trucking Marketplace to Connect Brokers, Carriers
Shipping // June 03, 2024

Flexport has expanded its Convoy Platform to connect brokers and carriers. With this artificial intelligence (AI)-powered marketplace, brokers can access thousands of carriers across the country, Flexport said in a Monday (June 3) press release. “With today’s launch, brokers using the Convoy Platform will be...

Interviews & Exclusives
Moving Freight Payments at Digital Speed Starts With Data

December 13, 2022
Freight and shipping have been through the wringer after supply chain snags. Routable CEO Omri Mor and Flexport Chief Financial Officer Kenny Wagers told Karen Webster that there’s a silver lining of sorts. At a high level, the pain points and snarls of the past few years have changed the willingness on the part of […]

Quick Reads
Flexport Debuts AI Tool to Streamline Tariff Refunds

February 26, 2026
It’s not quite clear when and if American businesses will receive refunds on tariff payments. But assuming they go through, supply chain management firm Flexport said Thursday (Feb. 26) it has its customers covered with a new fleet of artificial intelligence (AI) agents. These agents are designed to manage customs and prepare for potential refunds […]

Flexport Debuts Tools to Help Imports Ease Tariff Tensions

October 14, 2025
Logistics and supply chain technology company Flexport has debuted new customs and tariff management tools. The suite of tools, announced Tuesday (Oct. 14), is designed to help importers reduce costs...

Amazon Vet Dave Clark Launches Supply Chain Startup Auger

October 08, 2024
Former Amazon and Flexport executive Dave Clark is launching a supply chain software startup. Auger, the focus of a Tuesday (Oct. 8) CNBC report, aims to help businesses and government...

DoorDash Hires Ex-Amazon Exec and Explores Digital Storefronts

July 28, 2024
DoorDash has reportedly hired an ex-Amazon executive to help its continued expansion beyond restaurant deliveries. Parisa Sadrzadeh, who has also worked as Flexport’s vice president for small and midsize business...