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Alexander Petrunin

Alexander Petrunin

Transport & Logistics Writer

Alexander Petrunin covers freight and logistics markets across Europe, the United States and the CIS — from country guides for Portugal, Spain and France to cross-border trucking and carrier licensing. His articles focus on practical guidance for shippers and carriers: routes, pricing factors and regulation.

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Freight Marketplaces Improve Carrier Rates and Utilization

Freight Marketplaces Improve Carrier Rates and Utilization

Freight marketplaces are reshaping the economics of transport by connecting shippers with a broad network of carriers on a single platform. This connectivity unlocks capacity , increases throughput, and creates a transparent marketplace where rates reflect actual demand and service quality. With real-time matching, dynamic pricing, and access to more lanes and loads, carriers can secure better compensation for reliable service. The marketplace algorithm surfaces high-quality requests to the right fleets, enabling higher utilization and reducing idle capacity across the network. Shippers benefit from competitive bids that compress procurement costs while preserving service levels. For

8 min read
February 10, 2022