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Trade Lane Management 101 (7 MIN)

Introduction to Trade Lane Management

Learn how freight forwarders, like Flexport, leverage trade lane management to optimize their shipping contracts and procurement strategies with ocean carriers.

Your Key Takeaways

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Learn how to manage strategic relationships and initiatives with ocean carrier partners, globally and locally.

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Learn the advantages of ocean carrier alliances and fixed port rotations in building a more reliable supply chain.

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Learn how ocean carriers use cargo weight to balance freight costs when it comes to imports vs. exports.

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