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Prediction Not checkable as stated
Amazon will build the world's largest parcel carrier, preventing new entrants
“I don't personally think we're going to see another parcel carrier. Parcel would be like FedEx UPS start ground up like ever. I think what we'll see is, is Amazon come in and build the largest parcel carrier in the world, sort of from the side door or top down…”
Oren Zaslansky Jan 1, 2021 ▶ 18:10 FlockFreight Grows 400% YoY, 500k Pallets Shipped, Still Shy of $1b Valuation
Disclosure
Shippo will not sell to carriers like UPS or FedEx
“Here, what we're talking about is that we really try to be carrier agnostic. So we don't want to be owned by the UPS or FedEx or USPS. We want to work with all different shipping providers. That's the power of the platform.”
Laura Behrens-Wu Oct 6, 2016 ▶ 17:28 EP 439: $9m Raised, GoShippo Helps Little Guy Drop Ship 1,000,000+ Packages Per Month Already with CEO Laura Behrens Wu
Assertion Supported
Fanus: JobPaths Powers NYC Veteran Hiring, Partners With Uber and Apple
“So some of our biggest clients, we power the city of New York's initiative to help veterans connect with jobs, both on the global process with civilian positions, but also within the city for some civil service positions within the city. So really working with…”
Jack Fanus Dec 19, 2022 ▶ 1:53 How JobPaths Hit $1.2m in Revenue Helping Ex-Vets Get resources and jobs
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Shipping carriers captured roughly 50 percent of Whiplash's gross billing
“So that's about 50%. It goes straight out to the carriers.”
James Marks Jul 3, 2020 ▶ 11:45 Why Whiplash Exited With $1.3m Raised, 16% Margin Profile in Order Fullfillment SPace
Assertion Supported
Naim: Blue Apron relies on FedEx and carriers rather than local delivery
“Blue Apron is a bit different because they don't really do their deliveries locally. They actually ship using FedEx and perhaps other carriers, but our focus is on companies that are delivering goods locally.”
Khaled Naim May 12, 2017 ▶ 3:33 657: Is OnFleet New King of Delivery Economy with 300 Customers Paying $500/mo?
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