European Roundtable
Wednesday, 27 January, 2027 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Join us in Amsterdam!
Breakthrough's European Roundtable in Amsterdam, Netherlands, brings transportation and supply chain leaders together to discuss the market conditions shaping freight and energy costs. Explore the supply, demand, and geopolitical factors driving volatility, gain insights into what's ahead, and learn practical strategies for strengthening transportation budgets, managing risk, and building resilience in an evolving market. Register to secure your spot.
Agenda
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Coffee + Networking
10:00 - 10:10 AM
Welcome and Attendee Introductions
Opening remarks, attendee introductions, and discussion of objectives for the day.
John Teggart
10:10 - 11:00 AM
Transport Market Update: What's Shaping Transport Costs in Europe and Globally?
An overview of the forces influencing transport spend today, including fuel trends, freight market conditions, ocean market developments, geopolitical impacts, and regulatory considerations.
Matt Muenster
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Managing Energy Costs Across European Transport Networks: Market Perspective and Client Panel
The session will begin with an overview of how to manage energy costs and volatility across Europe, including regional market differences, benchmarking, carrier reimbursement, and transparency. A client panel will then explore how shippers are applying these approaches across their transport networks, including current practices, challenges, and lessons learned.
Ankit Patel
12:00 - 13:30 PM
Lunch
13:30 - 14:00 PM
Ocean Procurement in an Era of Market Uncertainty
A discussion on how transport leaders are approaching ocean sourcing amid ongoing market volatility. Topics include procurement strategies, balancing cost and service, benchmarking, carrier relationships, sustainability, and managing risk in a changing market.
Stefanie Nelson and Pierre Garreau
14:00 - 14:45 PM
Executive Roundtable: What Transport Leaders Need Next
An interactive discussion focused on the evolving priorities of transport, procurement, and supply chain leaders. Attendees will explore emerging challenges, decision-making needs, and opportunities to increase resilience and transparency across their networks.
Erin Blaha
14:45 - 15:15 PM
Key Takeaways & Closing
Recap major themes from the day, learn about Breakthrough’s recent product developments, and identify key actions attendees can take back to their organisations.
John Teggart
15:15 - 17:00 PM