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Results of the Freight Connections survey on the use of digital freight exchanges Shippers and transport companies are increasingly relying on virtual freight exchanges. In this way they can easily and securely process transport orders online. More than 22 percent of respondents already actively use such platforms. And counting: Nearly 20 percent want to digitize their freight planning in the future as well. Here are the results in detail: A heartfelt thank you to all participants! We have sent an email to the winner of the grandstand tickets for a Bundesliga home game of FC Bayern Munich.

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