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 16, 2021

Truck fleet management has always been intensely focused on knowledge of the freight market. 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. Streamline data capture and analysis. Supply chains exist as data-driven entities.

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Trimble

MARCH 12, 2024

As the largest European country transitioning to this framework, this change signifies a pivotal moment for commercial vehicles, given tolls' influential role in determining transportation costs. Notably, zero emission vehicles are exempt from the truck toll until 2026. Initially affecting trucks weighing over 7.5 tons or more.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Transportation brokers continue to search for new applications and uses of technology to empower more informed decision-making. However, the application of such data does not necessarily translate into meaningful improvements within day-to-day operations. Remember, transportation brokers ’ whole business is freight management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Nearly all shippers, brokers and carriers collect and use data to derive insights, including predictive rates. Unfortunately, the most robust applications of that data will quickly diminish in value as data ages. Download the White Paper.

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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. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods.

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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. Quite simply, freight rating challenges are not a problem limited to trucking carriers. Now, the industry is changing yet again.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. last year and $2.19 the year prior. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

This service joins different methods of long-haul shipping to help smooth overall transportation hand-offs. It can also refer to the transportation of shipping goods over short distances. Global supply chains rely on multimodal transport to ship goods from manufacturers that are far from their end customers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through the good and bad times. And autonomous trucking logistics offers more value via management by exception and making profit-driving decisions for all incoming tenders. Consider the following example.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Many asset-based carriers utilize freight broker and data technology to recruit truck drivers and reel in new talent. Recruiting truck drivers is not only the top challenge for carriers, but it will always remain one of the highest priorities. The truck driver shortage and its relationship to the capacity crunch.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Without clear budgeting and cost-prediction measures, the transportation network will be unable to accurately plan for increases and decreases in expenses.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When it comes to planning RFPs and figuring out which carrier partnerships to pursue, shipping managers need to be aware of the various trucking carriers with availability. The value of diverse trucking carriers. Each provider offers unique services, coverages and perks depending on the trucking contract and carrier type.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Benchmarking standards within trucking fleets are continuously changing. 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.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. It is a challenge for many shippers and carriers to know where they should put their focus and where the data directs them to go. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term. Download the White Paper.

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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. OPRAT is segmented into dry van, reefer and flatbed carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several truck driver indices full of transportation data to aid carriers in staying ahead of any potential truck driver shortage within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. Truck to Driver Ratio (TDRAT).

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A certain level of fees and freight rating expenses are standard in shipping and transportation. But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. The fact remains that within freight transportation protocol, trucking capacity is finite.

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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. A confident, data-driven trucking RFP undertaking can make a big difference in freight spend.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Using real-time data , freight managers can finally begin to recognize their opportunities for better business relationships. A common problem in the process of annual trucking contracts derives from limited network contracts.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. This sector covers important activities relating to procurement, transport, and storage of goods. Measuring performance with transportation KPIs and freight data is getting easier. Think about this.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

This becomes especially significant for the carbon footprint of companies in transportation, logistics and supply chains, including the added expenses associated with reefer during the warmer months. Increase your use of rail transport to lower costs One way to lower costs over the short- and long-term lies in the use of rail transportation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases trucking revenue benchmarking indices. These can aid asset-based and asset-lite carriers build transportation KPIs that will help managers make decisions that yield higher profits. They can aid in benchmarking and monitoring trucking revenue.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 19, 2021

Since its introduction in 2018, FreightWaves SONAR has provided subscribers with the most current freight market data, analysis and insights. SONAR is the only freight forecasting platform that combines contract tender data with spot rate data and creates predictive freight rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

However, looking beyond the short-term and consider freight lane -specific data can go a long way to optimizing asset allocation and avoiding these risks. Each index shows the percent change over time and helps asset-based transportation service providers manage assets better. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

However, looking beyond the short-term and consider freight lane -specific data can go a long way to optimizing asset allocation and avoiding these risks. Each index shows the percent change over time and helps asset-based transportation service providers manage assets better. Request a SONAR Demo.

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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. Locality and minimal resources are the defining characteristics of this transportation sector. Capacity concerns will remain a leader in for-hire trucking trends. Trucking capacity concerns are everywhere.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

More Resources Home March 27, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. China – N. Europe weekly prices fell 10% to $3.52/kg.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

The first step in successfully transporting freight is determining the best shipping option based upon the requirements needed. To start, it’s evident that the use of a refrigerated freight truck is required when transporting perishables or goods that need to maintain a specific temperature. This runs the risk of spoilage.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

With competition and the demand for fast and reliable transportation management options also increasing at rates never seen before, shippers need to focus on providing quality services to thrive. Improving dock efficiency times ensures drivers can get in and out quickly, which reduces delays in order fulfillment and transportation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

As reported by Project 44 , “ Gartner projects that 50% of global companies will have implemented or invested in “real-time transportation visibility solutions.” Companies are rapidly adopting and using real-time data to clearly understand challenges to better mitigate unexpected problems when they arise. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

As demand for e-commerce accelerated, notes John Koetsier of Forbes , trucking carriers gained extreme favor in pricing power. Unfortunately, that favor, while general, doesn’t always apply to every one of the 135 trucking markets in the U.S. Freight management parties still struggle with limited, outdated data. Think about it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. Empty miles mean that a freight spends time on the road while not transporting any product. More insight via data analytics reduces the clicks needed to schedule and conduct business between shippers and carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

As such, seeing signals and indices that reflect the real trucking market conditions will be critical to avoiding over-extension of your fleet and drivers. Remember that if the shipper can’t trust the trucking business, sales fall. In turn, trucking companies often have the upper hand. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Tracking the correct KPIs in supply chain processes across warehouses, logistics, transportation and freight management is essential. While following OS&D helps, it’s only a fraction of the true value of data-driven supply chain management. And embrace a next-level of transportation insight with SONAR-fueled data.

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CLX Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Transportation Visibility [trans-per-tey-shuhn viz-uh-bil-i-tee]. CLX Logistics offers modern telematics provide real-time transportation visibility on all in-transit shipments, anywhere in the world.”. Transportation visibility is critical to success in today’s logistics industry. The Key Benefits of Transportation Visibility.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 18, 2021

Short-haul volume growth shines a light on current trucking trends. Identifying trends in the maritime market is also important, because increased ocean freight impacts domestic transportation markets as freight arrives on shore. The SONAR data platform offers the fastest and deepest set of freight market data on the planet.

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