THE EVOLUTION OF AIR FREIGHT From Manual to Intelligent Operations
About
The Speed Advantage: Why Minutes Matter in Air Freight
In today’s air freight market, the first quote often wins the business—regardless of price. While your team spends hours manually retrieving rates, calculating margins, and formatting quotes, your competitors are winning shipments with automated intelligence.
Join industry leaders for an exclusive panel discussion on how AI-powered automation is transforming air freight operations, helping forwarders respond 4X faster, win 40% more business, and scale without adding headcount.
You’ll Discover:
The Problem withTraditional Quoting
The Evolution Gap
Why some forwarders are pulling ahead while others fall behind
Operational Transformation
How to eliminate rate sheet chaos and quote in seconds
Margin Optimization
Using intelligence to maximize profitability without sacrificing win rates
Implementation Realities
Real-world experiences and measurable outcomes
Future Outlook
Where air freight technology is headed and how to stay ahead
Meet Our Distinguished Panel:
Brandon Fried
Executive Director, Air Forwarders Association
Brandon represents over 300 freight forwarding businesses and has his finger on the pulse of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities. With extensive experience advocating for forwarders before government agencies including TSA, CBP, and DOT, he brings a unique perspective on how regulation and technology are reshaping forwarding operations.
Brennan O'Dowd
Founder & CEO, 7LFreight
A pioneer in freight technology, Brennan leads 7LFreight, the industry leader in rate repository solutions offering both air and truck rates in one platform – a unique achievement in the industry. Following their merger with Freightos, they’ve further expanded their capabilities and market reach. 7L Freight’s centralized rate platform enables forwarders to access comprehensive rate information efficiently, and through API integration, Captain Cargo can extend 7L’s valuable rate data directly to forwarders’ customers.
Ben Kozy
Time-Critical Logistics Executive, Airspace
With expertise in ultra-time-critical logistics, Ben represents Airspace, a technology company that’s revolutionizing the delivery of urgent shipments through AI-driven logistics platforms. Their patented automated routing technology and predictive ETAs demonstrate how AI can solve complex logistics challenges while delivering unprecedented visibility and reliability.
Jeremy Lovelady
CEO & President, F2F International
Bringing the perspective of established forwarding expertise, Jeremy leads F2F International, a respected mid-market player known for handling complex international shipping requirements. His insights bridge the gap between traditional relationship-driven forwarding and the adoption of new technologies that enhance rather than replace the human element.
Who Should Attend:
VPs of Operations
Directors of Logistics
Air Freight Managers
Logistics Managers
COOs and Supply Chain Directors
Technology Officers in Freight Forwarding
