FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

That information then leads to improved rates, capacity, and several other benefits. Near-real-time data enables predictive modeling of rates, capacity, volumes and rejections. Real-time freight data allows for better predictive modeling of rates, capacity, volumes and tender rejections. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

According to Supply Chain 24/7 , “ In the industry right now, there are 10 orders to ship for every available truck; however, a large portion of private fleets are running their assets with a significant amount of empty backhaul miles. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Deadhaul miles rack up shipping costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

And the transportation and shipping industry has a choice to make – to take advantage of trucking data or to ignore it, continuing as before. . There are many ways for shippers to take advantage of technology and advancements within the industry, but three key methods are essential for utilizing trucking data to source capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Download the White Paper. Get started by clicking the button below to request a FreightWaves SONAR demo today. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Tracking the top key performance indicators for shipping industry success, or supply chain KPIs , means boiling them down the essence of these 10. Another excellent way to gauge activity within the industry surrounds the volume of new truck orders by class. Download the White Paper. Data for the sake of data lacks value.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. Using digital freight matching platforms is the best strategy to secure meaningful and practical capacity. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Major shippers and transporters have only so much space available to work within LTL shipping capacity. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 1, 2021

Contract rates account for a considerable percentage of trucking industry loads. Spot rates make up a minor part of the industry. Download the White Paper. Limited capacity. Limited freight capacity also creates problems for asset-based trucking carriers. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

And there remain significant problems within the industry. Trucking capacity is tight, and deadheading is the precursor of even stricter capacity. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. Waste matters in the shipping industry because every instance leads to higher freight costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Lacking data promotes trouble in annual contract capacity procurement during times of volatility. Using analytics will save time and help avoid problems securing LTL freight rates and capacities by pointing out opportunities.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Nothing in life comes for free, especially in the transportation and shipping industry where predictive freight costs carry so much weight. A great deal of the cost that goes into shipping gets tied up in securing load capacity and budgeting for fees and expenses incurred along the way. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry. Download the White Paper. As seen with the recent weather turmoil, that can amount to recognizing when freight movements are likely to tighten capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It is considerably more important to find talent quickly to fill the ever-growing needs of the freight and shipping industry. The truck driver shortage and its relationship to the capacity crunch. The industry is growing and will only continue to suffer from finite trucking capacity. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. With so many factors to consider, businesses in this industry may find it challenging to narrow down exactly where they should focus their time and money. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global markets are at the heart of industries large and small and have become a key player in the transportation industry. Capacity will shrink; profits will fall; expenses will rise; disruptions will increase; and opportunities will be missed. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. And that’s a meaningful advantage in an industry where growth remains subjective and constantly under the threat of other competitors. Keep extra carriers on hand and keep the availability of drivers open for locating added capacity. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

There are many benefits to be gained from working with more than one of the trucking carriers that offer service in a given industry or shipping lane. Most importantly, they will provide premium service when “freight demand outstrips available capacity,” according to Coyote Logistics. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. Remember that today, the capacity crunch is in full effect, and it’s only a matter of time before carriers begin rejecting loads at record highs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And despite the current challenges, carriers are already looking for ways to augment their capacity through increased access to freight broker resources and beyond. Trucking companies have been open about their capacity issues.” . Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. Or simply click the button below.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Today, logistics strategies rely on accurate and up-to-date data for everything from capacity planning to invoicing. Capturing, analyzing and applying data will help improve load capacity, boost delivery success rates, increase profit margins and enhance shipping insights. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

National Carriers – These more extensive networks will help management secure capacity on trucks that can travel greater distances. Create the right balance between spot and contract capacity. Truckload service focuses on balance and having available trucking capacity when in high demand. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

That’s even more true since transportation capacity, indicated by LMI.TPCP, is at 46.34, well below prior years’ averages in the above image. The problem: Shipping demand management includes a need to source capacity around the clock Capacity rules when it comes to keeping the supply chain moving and the trucks full.

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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. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Download the White Paper. Carriers have a finite amount of capacity. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. This is seen exceptionally well when looking at rail capacity and transportation rates for the modern supply chain. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

As truckload capacity tightens, more companies find themselves faced with a choice between paying the cost of higher shipping or passing it along to customers, affecting all facets of freight management along the way. Download the White Paper. USA ticker show a trend toward significant increases going forward.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Few areas of the economy carry more confusion or misconception than the for-hire trucking industry. The for-hire industry comprises independent contractors, owner-operators, small brokerages, subregional carriers and more. Capacity concerns will remain a leader in for-hire trucking trends. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

And one of the best ways to ensure that any enterprise does not fail in a volatile industry is to implement modern solutions to its problems. Download the White Paper. For instance, a few leading benefits of applied analytics among carriers include: Knowing when to outsource more capacity. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Unfortunately, disruption and market volatility – sudden changes within the industry – will often have a dramatic effect on the spot market. Freight management remains an industry in which balance reigns supreme. Download the White Paper. As the industry moves past the anniversary of the initial U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Enterprise shippers need a proactive strategy to secure capacity One of the biggest challenges that shippers face remains to secure capacity. Along with this keeping, the fleet loaded to maximum capacity is essential. Download the White Paper. The improved insights amount to greater capacity and lane control.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

The guides outline the goals and the specific needs of individual carriers, load types, destinations and industry niches. Download the White Paper. Request a FreightWaves SONAR or a SONAR SCI demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Trucking carriers and freight managers have much to keep up with in the shipper and trucking industry. This becomes especially true today during recovery and continued disruptions and deviations in the freight market — two of the industry’s primary goals being a full recovery and adjustment. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Download the White Paper. Acuity in the healthcare industry works as a parallel to volatility in the shipping network. Access to more competitive capacity and enhanced partnerships allow for more transportation versatility, especially during changing markets and through both tendered and paid freight data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As explained by Logistics Management , “ it has become an increasing challenge for the logistics industry to stay on top of new advances in business processes. Still, if the carrier loses drivers, there is nothing a shipper can do to secure more capacity during peaking asset demand periods. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A clear vision for how the market and the fleet can work in unison is at the heart of fleet management within the trucking industry. Download the White Paper. Strategic partnerships make or break the network when it comes to successful truck fleet management and rapidly scaling capacity or load execution.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The Ocean TEU Index measures booking requests for capacity, much like the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) does for domestic trucking. Download the White Paper. The much faster service and more guaranteed capacity can justify the increase in cost, especially when time is of the essence when capturing market share.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Truck and trailer forecasting helps companies find capacity and prepares them for what to expect. Limited trucking data amounts to poor equipment forecasting, which has the effect of decreasing available capacity. And 2020 proved that a major external issue could certainly cause immense trouble in the trucking industry.

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