MercuryGate Signs Sponsorship Agreement for 3PL Summit
EyeForTransport's 7th Annual 3PL Conference in Atlanta on June 22 – 24 will feature MercuryGate as its Platinum Sponsor
Cary, NC – May 22, 2009 –MercuryGate, the industry leading TMS software provider for shippers, freight brokerage and third party logistics firms has announced plans to assume the top sponsorship of this year's premier event for logistics service providers. As the Platinum Sponsor, MercuryGate will enjoy increased visibility and interaction with the hundreds of industry executives in attendance.
Now in its 7th year, the conference brings top level executives from service providers and shippers together to discuss best practices and greater collaboration. The sessions will last for 3 days to provide ample time for networking and learning. This year's conference will feature presentations about how the economy is molding the business strategies of partners and competitors and how to control costs and increase efficiency so participants will be better prepared when the market turns around.
"This conference has established itself as a leading venue for thought leaders in our industry", explains Monica Wooden, CEO of MercuryGate. "We've become the leading provider of TMS solutions to the 3PL market over the past few years by signing over a hundred top service providers. We've sponsored the 3PL Summit for several years but decided to take the Platinum Sponsorship this year to underscore our company's commitment to the industry."
About MercuryGate International
MercuryGate delivers solutions that allow shippers, carriers, freight forwarders and third party logistics providers to plan their transportation, execute their freight movements, and analyze the performance of all involved. Customers optimize loads, rate and route loads, spot quote through both private and public bid boards, tender freight, track movements, audit carrier freight invoices, and send customer invoices. Through a customizable workflow engine, MercuryGate customers are able to move the straightforward parcel, LTL (less than truckload), and truckload shipments as well as the more demanding multi-leg ocean, air, and rail movements. Customers may then analyze the information gathered as they move freight to provide key performance indicators on their internal business as well as on carriers, suppliers, and all parties in the supply chain. For more information, visit www.mercurygate.com.
For more information about EyeForTransport's 7th 3PL Summit, visit http://events.eyefortransport.com/3pl/index.shtml.