Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

According to Dell’s Digital Transformation Index 2020, 89% of the 4000 surveyed business leaders stated that the pandemic highlighted the need for a more agile and scalable digital environment. Want a free BlueShip Demo? Despite the existing statistic that there is significant disruption estimated every 3.7

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Therefore, the intermodal volume trajectory in the fourth quarter may more closely resemble 2020 (rising in November and December) rather than 2018-2019 (declining in November and December from October levels). Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. Learn more about how your company can achieve those goals by requesting a SONAR demo online today.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

Despite the revenue declines posted by the industry in 2020, we believe that industry freight spend is just as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and higher freight rates. Like many industries, 2020 was challenging for the paper and packaging industry. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 20, 2021

Truckload demand remains elevated with accepted tender volume hitting a new high, even surpassing holiday 2020 levels. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Meanwhile, tender rejection rates have fallen to their lowest level in five months, which reflects recent increases in contracted rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

With the havoc 2020 caused, can shipping trends get any worse? But with the wave that was 2020, 2021 could show an exciting scenario for those applying. Also, no one knows if the recovery will be slow, fast or simply pan out like the beginning of 2020. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices. Shippers and carriers have taken a beating throughout 2020. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 20, 2021

Some are expecting the favorable truckload fundamentals that were in place in the back half of 2020 to continue unchanged through 2021. Request a SONAR Demo. Pricing uncertainty in the first half of 2021. Shipping volume expectations and the risk of increased tender rejections.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 1, 2021

According to Forbes , e-commerce “jumped by $52 billion” throughout 2020 because of the pandemic. And as a result, 2020 proved that every business should come prepared with a plan for combating challenges regarding supply and demand. . Request a SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.” The sudden surges of 2020 are not one-off scenarios. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Those that held on in 2020 continue to face obstacles as recovery begins. With that in mind, the trucking RFP has become more vital than ever, considering the disruptions that occurred in 2020. So, request a FreightWaves SONAR demo or simply click the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo. Think about it.

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Locus

AUGUST 10, 2022

When Shyft was first launched in the United Arab Emirates as a luggage delivery and airline check-in experiment in 2020, little did the team know that pivoting—a concept soon to be a buzzword—would be the defining moment in their growth journey. Schedule Demo. As international travel came to a grinding halt, they faced a harsh truth.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

In 2020 (yellow line below), automotive rail carloads, which primarily consist of finished vehicles, fell off a cliff in March before recovering to seasonal norms in July. Motor vehicle shipments on the Class I railroads are shown for 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 in blue, yellow, green and orange, respectively. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 27, 2021

The societal and economic challenges of 2020 have constructed a positive outlook for transportation in 2021. It would be an oversight to kick off a 2021 outlook without addressing the structural changes to supply and demand as a result of what 2020 materialized into. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

At that point capacity was tightening as 2020 began, due to carriers being less willing to enter the market. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Spot rates during the time of disruption from the flooding were the highest of 2019, outside of holiday season at the end of the year.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Agile freight management is another go-to supply chain execution strategy Throughout 2020 the value of adaptability and flexibility within logistics was proven. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo. Having the right tools and analytics platforms make it all possible.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It was predicted the industry would be down approximately 200,000 drivers by the end of 2020. There just are not enough drivers to maintain the amount of freight that needs to ship, especially since the pandemic hit in early 2020. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started by clicking the button below.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Surviving the tumultuous year of 2020 represented the most critical challenge shipping leaders had to face in years. The remainder of 2021 will be subject to continuous spot versus contract balancing 2020 showed the industry that adaptability remains critical during times of disruption. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2022

2021 (blue), 2020 (green) and 2019 (orange). month-over-month (m/m) in December, but were still over 17% higher than 2020 levels. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Ultimately, understanding the general market conditions shows whether carriers are right to have an optimistic outlook on pricing in 2022.

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Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

According to McKinsey’s latest consumer pulse survey, Spending in March 2020 was down by 18% as compared to two years later. Make the best of the revenge festivities elevating the post-purchase consumer experience, Schedule a demo to know more. Schedule Demo. Sources: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

However, 2020 helped shed light on just how behind the industry is compared to others. Request a SONAR Demo. The freight transportation industry has always been slow to adopt new advances in tools, software and automation. Not a lot has changed when it comes to fleet asset utilization within the supply chain.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There are hundreds of inventory control blog posts on how to organize warehouses, track goods and pick and pack efficiently. Read our blog on demand forecasting accuracy for more details. For more information on how your inventory control practices could benefit from EazyStock, or to book a demo, please get in touch.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 18, 2021

has been trending higher since mid-June 2020, likely setting new all-time highs in the coming weeks. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Chart: SONAR: Inbound Ocean Shipments Index – China to USA: The number of ocean shipments being booked from China to the U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. But this is 2020. Find out more about the possible insights that could help your business by requesting a SONAR demo online today. Request a SONAR Demo. As reported by Forbes , up to 69% of supply chains lack full visibility.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

The American customer satisfaction index customer experience benchmarks for timeliness of delivery fell drastically from 82 in 2020 to 76 in 2022. The American customer satisfaction index customer experience benchmarks for ease of tracking shipment fell to 81 in 2022 from 83 in 2020 in the US. Try a demo with Locus now!

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And 2020 taught the logistics industry that disruption is indeed the new normal. Request a SONAR demo online to get started. Request a SONAR Demo. Unlock added value within carrier scorecard creation by using the right freight market tools to generate insights.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

With 2020 came the new realities of the pandemic, and suddenly, Jüsto found itself dealing with unforeseen levels of adoption. Talk to Our Experts Now The post This Mexico-Based E-commerce Business Reduced 66% Delivery Costs With Locus appeared first on Locus Blog.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. The prevailing effects of COVID-19 are uncertainty and disruption; the key to planning ahead for 2021 will be to analyze the effects of 2020. Supply Chain Performance: Reviewing 2020. What were your biggest challenges in 2020?

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A Forbes report quoted data stating that store traffic in 2020 fell by 30% as compared to 2019. for the United States in 2020. These estimates suggest that the growth of e-commerce sales has been accelerated by at least two years as consumers changed their spending patterns in 2020. Some countries such as the UK saw close to 4.5X

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 23, 2020

2020 has been the year of video in sales. If you do need to present a demo, PowerPoint, or other material on a call, then you will need to use your laptop. Request a SONAR Demo. Freight brokers have had to quickly switch from expense accounts to cameras. 5 Freight Broker Prospecting Tips Using Video Sales Calls.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Carrier profitability should always be a top concern, even during high demand periods like 2020. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo today by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo. EXPAND CARRIER REVENUE IN YOUR ENTERPRISE WITH THE RIGHT FREIGHT FORECASTING PLATFORM.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In this blog post on the top freight podcast, I will first provide the top FreightWaves podcasts from the FreightCasts team headed up by the legendary Timothy Dooner. Sign up for these freight podcasts today, and don’t forget to schedule a SONAR demo to get a sneak peek of what’s on the mind of Adam and the whole team at FreightWaves!

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. Book a Demo The post In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders appeared first on Locus Blog.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

In 2021, market experts predict a surge in freight volume through an acceleration of Class 8 orders at the end of 2020. Spot rates are increasing compared to earlier in 2020 due to the high demand and manufacturer supply, which motivates drivers to carry more loads. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In 2020 supply chains have shown that freight market dynamics can change within hours. That’s been the dominant trend in 2020. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started. . Even with some stability returning to the market, customer confidence remains shaken.

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