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US logistics startup Flexport to lay off 20% of its workforce - The Information

Published 01/26/2024, 02:45 PM
Updated 01/26/2024, 03:15 PM
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(Reuters) -U.S. logistics startup Flexport is planning to lay off about 20% of its workforce in the coming weeks, The Information reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter.

Flexport did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for a comment.

Reuters had reported in October Flexport was planning to lay off up to 30% of its workforce by the end of the month following a CEO change.

Flexport is one of the most valuable U.S. logistics startups, with $2.3 billion in funding so far and an $8 billion valuation.

The company acquired Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) Logistics under former CEO Clark, adding business-to-business distribution and last-mile delivery to the company's portfolio of services, but raising questions on profitability and cost.

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