# Public vs private exchange: the difference

**Public exchange** is an open platform that helps shippers and carriers find each other quickly and conveniently for cooperation in freight transportation. As a rule, public exchange organizes spot transport, i.e. short-term and one-time offers without concluding a long-term contract.

**Private exchange** is a closed platform where you can search, offer and organize transport among your trusted partners in a private, comfortable and transparent way. Private exchange also allows you to systematically and centrally develop and control your base of contractors and customers in freight transportation. Private exchange is dedicated to cooperation with regular and trustworthy partners. It is usually used for contract logistics.

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