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Transplace's Chemical Summit to Focus on Hazmat Shipping Requirements & Other Transportation Trends

Logistics Provider Announces the Details of its Annual Chemical Summit

September 30, 2019 (Dallas, TX) - Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology solutions, today announced the details of its annual Chemical Summit, hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, PA, October 9-10, 2019. The event is a forum for leading chemical companies and Transplace leadership to share knowledge and industry best practices, discuss the ever-changing chemical industry demands, and identify collaborative solutions for all that attend. This year's featured speaker will be Greg Rhoads, senior advisor for the American Chemistry Council.

As the largest provider of managed transportation services and technology for the chemical sector in North America, Transplace delivers comprehensive logistics solutions to help its chemical customers achieve greater control, visibility, and savings throughout their supply chains. Transplace hosts the Chemical Summit annually to bring together leading supply chain executives to examine the latest trends and challenges impacting the chemical industry. In addition to sharing expertise and best practices with colleagues, insights from attendees will influence decision-making at the highest level of Transplace as part of the company's ongoing efforts to deliver value and service to its customers.


"Powerful industry trends including growing international competition, industry consolidation, changing regulatory compliance, and heightened customer service expectations, continue to put pressure on chemical shippers," said Frank McGuigan, CEO, Transplace. "At the Chemical Summit, we tackle these challenges head-on, bringing together industry leaders, giving attendees the opportunity to network with peers, and sharing strategies and best practices."

Featured topics that will be discussed at the event include:

- Chemical Collaboration Model
- Freight Market Update
- International Industry Update
- Requirements that Regulate the Chemical Industry
- Handling Requirements Associated with Hazardous Materials

To learn more about attending the event or about Transplace's logistics technology services for chemical shippers, visit transplace.com/transplace-contact.

About Transplace
Transplace is the leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, helping manufacturers, retailers and distributors optimize supply chain operations and increase financial performance. Offering a complete suite of transportation management, strategic capacity, and cross-border & global trade services, Transplace's customizable logistics solutions and best-in-class technology gives businesses greater control of their transportation operations and enhanced visibility of shipments and overall supply chain performance. With deep expertise in key vertical markets, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, retail and chemicals, Transplace works to strategically design and manage customer networks in the most efficient, cost-effective manner. As North America's largest transportation management provider, Transplace leverages its entire network to solve large-scale, complex supply chain problems for its customers. From small-to-medium businesses to global brands, Transplace delivers the optimal blend of actionable business intelligence and operational excellence you need to manage your supply chain with certainty. Learn more at www.transplace.com.

Follow the company on Twitter, Facebook and the Transplace Industry Blog:

https://twitter.com/transplace
https://www.facebook.com/Transplace
https://blog.transplace.com/

Contacts:
Stephen Dye
stephen@outlookmarketingsrv.com
312-957-8911

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More Info: https://www.transplace.com/2019/09/30/transplaces-chemical-summit-to-focus-on-hazmat-shipping-requirements-and-other-transportation-trends/

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