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May 11, 2021

After the Suez Canal blockage, Zencargo raises £30m to help build resilient supply chains

Zencargo says it can help businesses build more resilient and agile supply chains.


Freya Pratty

3 min read

Shipping and the movement of goods is a cornerstone of the global economy.

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Alex Hersham, CEO of Zencargo.
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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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