MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Partner on Logistics Technology

MercuryGate, a leading transportation management solution provider, and Banyan Technology, provider of live carrier connectivity, announced  a partnership leveraging their respective existing technologies  with the goal of maximum efficiencies through TMS and freight buying decisions.

In essence, the partnership is tailored to streamline deployment of increased LTL functionality in MercuryGate’s TMS platform.

“Banyan brings a deep knowledge base and experience in leveraging live connectivity, which results in real savings for MercuryGate users,” said Monica Wooden, CEO and Co-Founder of MercuryGate International. “For companies in time-pressured industries, moving from a batch-based technology like EDI to real-time connectivity exponentially increases MercuryGate’s users’ ability to move product and better serve their clients.”

Live connectivity with carriers, including API connectivity, is growing as more companies realize the benefits of connecting directly with carriers, including reduced freight expenses, automated steps in the freight management process, and increased business and operations visibility.

“MercuryGate has a depth of offerings that were forged in the complexities of the third-party market as a leader across multiple modes,” said Lance Healy, Banyan’s co-founder and chief innovation officer.

The end-game is to help MercuryGate users experience a variety of benefits, including: direct tendering and proactive tracking of LTL shipments to eliminate the need for pick-up and check calls; agility in pricing and carrier negotiations; and enhance visibility and control of the total freight management cycle.

“In today’s competitive business landscape, it is technology that’s going to set the top organizations and service providers apart,” said Banyan CEO Brian Smith.

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