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Surge In eCommerce Has Port Of Los Angeles Facing 50 Pct More Cargo Shipments Than First Half Of 2020

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In Los Angeles, a widespread glut of shipments has slowed down operations at the nation's busiest container port complex, the Port of Los Angeles , according to CNBC. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka , speaking Monday (Dec. 28) on CNBC, said the cargo volume is up 50 percent.

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Tech Center: Los Angeles On The Brink Of Becoming Tech Power Player

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However, Los Angeles has been coming into its own over the last decade or so. In this week’s Tech Center tracker, Shivani Siroya, CEO of Tala , spoke with PYMNTS on how the Los Angeles area is becoming a center for tech. Los Angeles County had an estimated population of 10 million in 2015.

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Ontra, A Contract Management And Automation Services Provider, Raises $200M To Expand Operations

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The company maintains offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Boston, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The post Ontra, A Contract Management And Automation Services Provider, Raises $200M To Expand Operations appeared first on CB Insights Research. Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer.

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Uber Files Federal Suit Against LA Over Data Demands

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In an unexpected twist for a tech company, Uber has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), one that has been brewing for 18 months, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday (March 25). Uber’s draft lawsuit accuses the LADOT of violating the U.S.

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Axos Bank Expands Commercial Presence In NYC, LA

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Axos Bank parent company Axos Financial has rolled out out commercial banking operations across new markets in the U.S., ” Last month Axos announced a partnership with Europe’s digital-only bank N26 in a deal that will allow N26 to launch operations in the U.S. The bank announced Thursday (Aug.

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Grocery Round-Up: Amazon Fresh Opens, Whole Foods Cuts Prices And The US Grocery Sales Boom Slows Down 

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The long-awaited first Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar store officially opened for business in Los Angeles this week, while Whole Foods talked up falling prices. This week, the eCommerce giant gave the public open access to the shop, located in Los Angeles. Whole Foods Promises Price Cuts. Grocery Delivery Firm Weee!

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Postmates Raises $300M In Venture Funding; Gives Tiger Global Management Seat On Board

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In a press release , Postmates said the funding round was led by Tiger Global Management, and comes on the back of a record year of growth, market expansion and adoption of a subscription service. Postmates, the on-demand delivery company, announced on Tuesday (Sept. 18) that it has raised $300 million in venture funding.