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Transplace’s Third Quarter 2021 Logistics Market Update Report and Webinar

Logistics professionals will gain insights for managing disruptions and advancing strategies during August 4th webinar

Transplace’s Third Quarter 2021 Logistics Market Update Report and Webinar

Transplace, the leading provider of advanced logistics technology and solutions, announces its Third Quarter 2021 Logistics Market Update Report and Webinar with strategies for greater supply chain stability in the face of industry-wide imbalances and uncertainty.

Logistics and supply chain professionals are invited to a complimentary webinar on August 4 at 1 p.m. ET to access the full report. Attendees will learn about transportation trends and economic indicators from Transplace SVP of Data Science & Engineering, Matt Harding, and Transplace SVP of Consulting & Network Services, Ben Cubitt. Transplace CMO Carmen Palo will moderate the enlightening event, featuring a live audience Q&A.


During the webinar, discover data-backed intelligence and best practices for North American and European shippers to advance logistics strategies, including:

• Strong recommendations for cultivating shipper-carrier partnerships and collaborations, including frequent bids and rates revisions to reduce capacity risk and mitigate cost increases

• Suggestions for improving forecast accuracy to raise allocations on extremely tight lanes for both import and export

• Vital guidance for adding secondary carriers who may grow if volumes increase or core carrier services falter

• Assistance for staying watchful of market conditions and exploring new modes of transportation

• Advice on alternate ports that may have higher freight rates but are less congested, such as Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Mobile

Logistics, supply chain and transportation professionals are invited to register for the August 4 webinar here.

About Transplace
Transplace powers one of the largest managed transportation and logistics networks in the world. Our tech-enabled services and solutions platform are backed by the unrivaled combination of innovative technology and a dedicated team of domain experts, engineers and data scientists. We are committed to thrilling our customers by consistently improving supply chain performance and providing greater visibility and control of their logistics networks. Companies of all sizes rely on Transplace to deliver trusted outcomes through best-in-class logistics management, strategic capacity and cross-border services.

https://transplace.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TI-7pZg4QJKoKJADv1pRqg

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