MercuryGate Signs Premier Sponsorship Agreement for 3PL Summit

EyeForTransport's 8th Annual 3PL Conference and Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) Forum in Atlanta on June 21 – 23 will feature MercuryGate as its Platinum Sponsor.

Cary, NC – February 9, 2010 – MercuryGate, the industry leading Transportation Management System (TMS) software provider for shippers, freight brokerage and third party logistics firms has announced plans to continue as the top sponsor of the year's premier event for logistics service providers and supply chain executives. As the Platinum Sponsor, MercuryGate will enjoy increased visibility and interaction with the hundreds of industry executives in attendance.

Now in its 8th 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 and workshops on building collaborative relationships that will accelerate growth during the economic upturn. A Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum is being added this year to provide a broader forum and opportunity for shippers and service providers to share ideas.

"This conference has established itself as a leading venue for thought leaders in our industry," explains Monica Wooden, CEO of MercuryGate. "We are the leading provider of TMS solutions to the 3PL market after signing dozens of top service providers during our 10 year history. We've sponsored the 3PL Summit for several years but decided to continue as the Platinum Sponsor again this year to underscore MercuryGate'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 8th 3PL Summit, visit http://events.eft.com/Atlanta/