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Latest issue · November 5, 2026
LA/Long Beach Port Strike Threat: What to Do Before 5 p.m.
- LA/Long Beach Port Strike Threat: What to Do Before 5 p.m.
Flexport · Operations & Margin
Flexport reports that an ILWU Local 26 watchmen strike could halt container activity at several Los Angeles/Long Beach terminals from 5 p.m.
- FedEx Reports Strong Third Quarter Results
FedEx · Operations & Margin
FedEx said its average parcel shipping rates will rise 5.9% effective January 4, 2027, with additional rate and surcharge details available separately.
- Ready for Muse—and whatever’s next.
Shopify Canada · AI & Tooling
1. Detailed early data on Muse adoption, Retailgentic 2. From Tactical to Strategic: How to Succeed as a Technologist-Turned-CIO, Gartner 3.
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