Ben Gordon

Ben Gordon

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CEO/MP, Cambridge Capital; logistics/SCM investing; strategy.

Last‑Mile Logistics Set for Consolidation Among Tech Rivals
SocialApr 14, 2026

Last‑Mile Logistics Set for Consolidation Among Tech Rivals

Last mile logistics is poised for growth and consolidation. Will the winner be a traditional logistics leader like @XPOLogistics ? A drone leader like @Google or @zipline? Or a new challenger like @MannaAero? https://t.co/WBYv7Igj9h

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Cold Storage Vacancy Hits 20‑Year High, Sparking Innovation Hunt
SocialMar 30, 2026

Cold Storage Vacancy Hits 20‑Year High, Sparking Innovation Hunt

Cold storage vacancies have surged to a 20-year high of 6.9%. Smart cold chain leaders like @americold and Lineage Logistics will look for new sources of innovation, growth, and value creation. These could come in several forms, ranging from traditional...

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Freight Rates Surge 20% in Q1, Lock In Now
SocialMar 30, 2026

Freight Rates Surge 20% in Q1, Lock In Now

The freight market recovery is underway. @CHRobinson is forecasting a 20% year-over-year increase in spot market dry van rates for Q1, and a 12% increase for the full year. Shippers should lock in rates, deepen relationships with their 3PLs, and...

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US Launches $1T Pax Silica Fund to Secure Supply Chains
SocialMar 24, 2026

US Launches $1T Pax Silica Fund to Secure Supply Chains

The New "Pax Silica" Fund The Trump Administration is establishing a Supply Chain Fund. The "Pax Silica" fund will support energy, semiconductor, and critical materials. The US will commit $250M, and partners will include Singapore, the UAE, Qatar, and Sweden. The...

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AI Blurs VC and PE Lines in Construction Deals
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Blurs VC and PE Lines in Construction Deals

AI: Where VC converges with PE! Historically, outstanding venture capitalists invested in high-growth software. Top-quality private equity firms acquired companies. And the two strategies were distinct. Those two paths may be converging. @generalcatalyst just invested $13.8M to back KP Reddy to launch @ZeroRFI_...

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FedEx Overtakes UPS as Parcel Market Value Leader
SocialMar 16, 2026

FedEx Overtakes UPS as Parcel Market Value Leader

There's a new market value champion in parcel logistics. For the first time in over 50 years, @FedEx just passed $UPS as the most valuable company in parcel. The Memphis-based pioneer is now worth over $85 billion. While UPS still retains...

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Spot Market Overtakes Contracts, Signaling Freight Recession End
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Spot Market Overtakes Contracts, Signaling Freight Recession End

The spot market is finally crossing over and passing the contract market. Why does this matter? Because it provides the best data we've seen yet that the Great Freight Recession is ending. Is this a blip or a permanent shift? Is @rxoinc...

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