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Flexport has announced an expansion of the Convoy Platform, providing brokers with access to thousands of reliable carriers nationwide.
This AI-powered marketplace, which Flexport acquired from Convoy Inc. in November 2023, aims to simplify freight execution and lower operating costs for brokers and carriers.
The Convoy Platform aggregates carrier owner-operators into a unified system, automating load management and reducing manual tasks like negotiation and payment.
The company says this enhancement can cut carrier procurement and management costs by up to 90%, while offering 24/7 operational flexibility and high tracking visibility.
Industry Impact
Bill Driegert, Flexport’s EVP and Head of Trucking, emphasizes the platform’s role in adapting to market changes post-pandemic.
Reactions
Positive: "The Convoy Platform is leveling the playing field for all – the technology has transformed our operations and made us as digital as any other company in our industry," said Eric Schnirel, CEO of Great Lakes Transport.
Skeptical: Comments from the freight community express concerns about potential risks and competition:
"Interesting. Had a conversation about building this over a year ago with Flexport. 'Not interested, it will never work.'"
"Just so we’re all on the same page, you have a failed transportation provider (Flexport) that bought the DFM capabilities of a failed brokerage (Convoy), and are now telling other brokerages if they use their platform it will make them successful? Haha ok, sure."
Still, Flexport’s expansion of the Convoy Platform signifies a major technological advancement that helps further push the industry forward.
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