FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Improving carrier operations positively and practically can make this process easier for everyone involved. Freight carrier leaders should turn to these seven practical tips to combine freight analytics with operational excellence improvements. Connect the full freight tech stack to start gaining efficiency in carrier operations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. More carriers are pursuing ways to measure profitability per load and track operating ratios. Most freight managers are not qualified for this kind of operation, so forming partnerships with 3PLs is vital.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Data and freight analytics platforms play a pivotal role in freight forecasting. Data and analytics platforms assemble and organize data for meaningful, actionable use. When the data is collected and made more available and accessible, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) can improve trucking operation decisions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mobile data can play a pivotal role in building the supply value chain. Mobile devices have functions that provide valuable data for the supply value chain. But even more importantly, this freight data enables shippers to optimize their company’s operations in various ways by avoiding overspend and more.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Richard Howells of Forbes , the 2020 Oxford Economics survey found “49% of supply chain leaders (the top 12 % of respondents) can capture real-time data insights and act on them immediately, while 51% use AI and predictive analytics to capture insights. Freight market data size consistency matters.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Automated systems and advanced workflows have brought new life to carrier operational excellence and collaboration with shippers. Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Will network investments lower operating costs?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. And that’s why it’s important for carriers to apply data and enable predictive freight rating through these five requirements. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. These factors are leading to improvements in space and equipment availability at Asian export hubs, smooth operations at most major ports and few signs of congestion. kg China – N. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2021

Data has become an integral part of the supply chain network’s daily operations and is inseparable from the modern processes that govern procedures involved in transportation. Anything other than up-to-date, near-real-time freight data will make the work of the management team all the more difficult. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data. Businesses that have better access to more data have distinct advantages.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Global retailers use data to understand lead time Successful supply chain operation at any stage hangs on the ability to stay on top of shipping and transport logistics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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AIMMS

JUNE 11, 2018

The list includes trending blog posts, our latest webinar and a brand-new Buyer’s Guide for S&OP. Best of our blog . Spreadsheets still dominate in supply chain planning, but as this blog by Chris Gordon tells us, that may not be for long. Read about it on the blog. . Read on to get all the goodies. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While valuable for advancement, the rest of the equation rests on ensuring that financial and operational performance continues. The different benchmarks for trucking fleets help ensure that the company operates at an optimal level at all times. The data from benchmarking trucking fleets provides companies with a wealth of information.

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In the meantime, with most container traffic already avoiding the Suez Canal, demand easing, and operations stabilizing , ocean rates continued to decrease across the major tradelanes. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially freight carriers, rely on FreightWaves SONAR’s Operating Ratio (OPRAT) index to monitor and understand carrier operating ratios. What is the Operating Ratio (OPRAT) Index? Background on Truckload Carrier Association and freight carriers operating ratios.

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Locus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Today, teams are armed with data like never before, making the jobs of NFL scouts more efficient. Dispatchers in logistics have much to learn from the modern NFL scouts and how they operate. But what is it about a data-driven approach that gives scouts the edge? Which vehicles had maximum downtime during the operational hours?

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Improvements in ocean operations and the arrival of LNY though saw China – N. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $6,589/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 13% to $3.51/kg.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Freight and trucking data makes for an excellent resource for shippers and logistic service providers (LSPs) alike. The data obtained from historical and contract load tender information creates a valuable tool – a trucking rate predictor. And it’s important to know why tendered, non-paid data can add so much weight.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Subscribe Now Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights. China – N. Europe – N.

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EazyStock

JUNE 23, 2022

What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number of systems being used increases, the amount of data available for consumption and analysis grows exponentially. Unstructured data isn’t as accessible to search or export and is often text-heavy.

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Locus

JULY 20, 2023

The Last Mile Challenge: Hub Operations Easier said than done however, as last-mile hub operations face many limitations: limited capacity and resources for vehicles, personnel, and equipment, which create significant challenges. The limited operational hours of some hubs add to the complexity as well.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Operational costs continue to increase for carriers year to year. Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time. Operating Ratio.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

However, the application of such data does not necessarily translate into meaningful improvements within day-to-day operations. Yes, analytics add value, but that value often gets overshadowed by the sheer volume of freight data insights available. And it’s in this space where big data analytics can add the most value.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Outlook and predictive planning are a big part of successful supply chain operations. The problem looms large for shippers and managers across the supply chain network, but the answer is out there – better utilization of smart data and automated processes. Poor data analytics cause disruptions. and it can all quickly add up.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several operational-focused indices to aid asset-lite and asset-based carriers build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions that yield higher profit margins for those who run a trucking business. Operating Ratio (OPRAT).

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

More freight brokers are turning to technology and transportation data to grow their businesses by understanding the true freight market rate. . It’s not solely about knowing basic rates – it’s about using freight data to make the best decisions for all loads – playing both the buy-side and sell-side aspects of freight brokering.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In addition, the pressure to operate efficiently and use capital and manufacturing capacity frugally will remain unrelenting.” And to help carriers achieve that goal, this white paper will explore a few best practices to reduce operating costs, including: The importance of meaningful data capture. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. But operations could continue reasonably well until then, and freight rates are unlikely to spike to extreme highs due to the current high levels of available capacity. Europe – N. America traffic.

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Freightos

MAY 1, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Subscribe Now Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This struggle can finally come to an end through the use of modern analytics and data management. Using analytics and data-driven tools , carriers can find more loads and avoid consequential expenditures, such as empty miles. . Carriers should start by applying data to stay strategic. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Successful supply chain management depends on the ability to collect data and apply it accordingly. As explained by Grainger , “In today’s global economy, technology trends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data have become an indispensable part of everyday business. And major companies have taken notice. The market is big.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

This approach is cumbersome and fraught with challenges such as limited visibility, inefficient data management and difficulties in bid analysis. These platforms automate and digitize procurement workflows, simplifying data management and enhancing decision-making capabilities.

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AIMMS

JUNE 11, 2018

The list includes trending blog posts, our latest webinar and a brand-new Buyer’s Guide for S&OP. Best of our blog. Spreadsheets still dominate in supply chain planning, but as this blog by Chris Gordon tells us, that may not be for long. Read this blog to find out how you can prepare your supply chain organization.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Subscribe Now Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights. Europe – N.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. America operations and rates will likely be impacted as well. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) were level at $2,505/FEU. America weekly prices dipped 6% to $2.09. Asia – N.

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