What is the Best Supply Chain Event for Carrier-Shipper Partnerships?
Innovative logistics solutions are the mission. For dfYoung, a customer-driven, full-service international freight forwarder with a global presence, relationships mean everything. Living up to their tagline -innovative logistics solutions designed for unique needs- strategic flexibility is a must.
Alana Cardaci, serving in vendor management for dfYoung, says that, referring to ECA, A Delivery Industry Alliance’s annual MarketPlace, “having a diverse pool of carriers to consider for meetings allows us to stay agile and find the best solutions for our evolving needs.”
The 2025 ECA MarketPlace’s speed-dating format arranges carefully curated 12-minute rapid fire meetings between local and regional carriers and shippers who have chosen to meet with them. The format sets the stage for high quality and productive follow up meetings between the shippers and carriers.
“Our experience at ECA MarketPlace has been incredibly valuable,” Alana continued. “It’s not just an opportunity to connect with new carriers, but also a chance to broaden the scope of options available to our company. By connecting with more carriers, we gain greater strategic flexibility in optimizing our logistics, enhancing efficiency, and consistently meeting the needs of our clients.”
How Does Transportation Procurement Work at ECA MarketPlace?
For local and regional carriers, the opportunity is great. The MarketPlace format clears out the clutter of long, often fruitless cold-calling. The shippers are looking for transportation capacity and are eager for the meetings. They have also indicated in the MarketPlace rating system the carriers who are qualified to meet their delivery needs. Thus, the 12-minute meetings enable shippers and carriers to get right to the core of matching transportation solutions to shipping needs.
What are the benefits of attending ECA MarketPlace?
The top three reasons for carriers to attend ECA MarketPlace:
- Shippers are there to meet you for their carrier selection.
- Shippers see your profile and select you for meetings.
- Shipper-carrier meetings are direct and to the point. No wasted time.
The top three reasons for shippers to attend ECA MarketPlace:
- Shippers get VIP treatment with $1,000 in incentives and their own hospitality suite.
- Shippers create enduring Carrier-Shipper partnerships.
- Transportation procurement is a win with 48 meetings in 48 hours with qualified local, regional, and specialized carriers across the nation.
When is ECA MarketPlace?
This year’s ECA MarketPlace is happening April 28th through 30th, at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada. For carriers, new relationships are waiting to be formed. Current relationships will be strengthened. Simple and productive.
