FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

“What’s the best way to use data to beat your competition as a freight brokerage business?” Freight brokers are continually looking for the latest and greatest ways to add value and keep costs under control through new freight brokerage software. SaaS-based freight brokerage software is critical to staying competitive.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Responsible freight management parties have a duty to understand how their enterprise goals impact others. These include: Risk of higher freight spend through waiting costs. USA and IMCSIF.USA to prioritize your use of intermodal based on accurate freight market rates. Risk of loss at terminals.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The freight market is always changing; that is why you need the freight forecasting platform with the most current data and insights. Watch the episode below: SONAR is the only freight forecasting platform that combines contract tender data with spot rate data to create predictive freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

Due to the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year, the freight business has experienced marketplace volatility. According to PS Market Research , shippers and freight management parties expect to see a tremendous growth rate of 8.0% Checking incoming freight from the source is vital.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

More Resources Home March 12, 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. America weekly prices fell 20% to $3.97/kg kg China – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Without adequate data and information on the freight market, shippers can find themselves in the same disadvantageous position as Mr. David. Shippers’ primary operation is not moving freight; it’s processing food, or manufacturing auto parts, or selling office supplies. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. Spot rates continue to rise as freight flows to the spot market – particularly on the West Coast. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

There are many aspects of day-to-day shipping processes that any freight broker must monitor. According to TruckingInfo.com , “Some envision technology in the freight market doing what Uber and Lyft have done in the ride-sharing market or Airbnb in the vacation market. Transportation costs are among the most critical of these.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

And the freight routing guide is the best place to begin. Prescribes routes based on shipment size and origin The freight routing guide is a series of instructions that indicate the modes, service levels and other requirements for each inbound and outbound shipment. Labeling is a critical aspect of any logistics operation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

The transportation of freight not needing the entire space of a truck is LTL freight. Trucking rates vary depending on the type of freight, load size and destination. Why changes in parcel or truckload rates impact LTL Freight. It is much like rideshare for freight shipments.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And even the freight management analytics of five years ago do not necessarily respond well to today’s shifting and changing market. And that all begins with deploying advanced freight management analytical resources and tools that actively work to lower all risks, ranging from detention through final mile management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 7, 2021

Automotive shippers are facing numerous challenges stemming from a global semiconductor shortage, inflationary pressure on numerous inputs, as well as rising freight costs that seem to be affecting every shipper across all modes. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 18, 2021

Understanding freight trends from the beginning of the supply chain all the way through to delivery is important for all parties involved. Identifying trends in the maritime market is also important, because increased ocean freight impacts domestic transportation markets as freight arrives on shore.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Avoid destinations with a lower likelihood of an empty backhaul One significant aspect of freight management to consider is the risk of empty backhauls. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Freight demand tends to climb leading into a storm and then falls off in the markets heavily affected in the days immediately following severe weather (and the length of disruption depends on the damage done). The problem that FEMA faces currently is that the freight market is tighter than it has been in recent history.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Optimizing truckload freight spend is essential in today’s freight market. Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. Choose the right carrier based on landed freight spend. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Successful freight brokerages combine networking and business skills to add capacity through carrier sourcing to secure more customers’ loads. Since they act as both carriers and shipper-like entities, the right blend of freight broker resources is essential to maximizing value. Near real-time data. Market intelligence tools.

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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. Freight consolidation (commonly referred to as retail consolidation, or simply consolidation) is not a new concept. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Regardless of segment, the need for technology and insight via real-time predictive freight rates that can explore the specifics are critical to success. Even worse, predictive freight rates using outdated data may do more harm than good. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We often demo SONAR to customers that want to see every domestic freight dataset we have to offer while showing little interest in our ocean data. That has always been puzzling to us because we believe that the ocean shipping markets and the domestic freight markets are inextricably linked. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

Figuring out how to improve annual request for proposal (RFP) bidding strategies remains elusive for many shippers, especially in the context of knowing when to expand the network to leverage freight consolidation. The process typically starts with gathering data from their freight payment provider or system. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

They discuss how to use freight data to improve conversations and build trust with your customers. While reefer tender rejections are high nationwide, there are key areas of the country that shippers are having the hardest time getting their freight covered. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 15, 2021

In addition, freight spend is not able to be effectively hedged like commodities that are able to be hedged in the short-term. However, leveraging freight market data can mitigate freight spend and lead to a more efficient supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Watch the demo video here to see how it will work. Tuesday 23rd: Automated & Robot Warehouse Vehicles; Packaging for eCommerce; Contract Logistics & Freight Management. The post Demo video of the Logistics Business Virtual Exhibition appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

What are the biggest contributors to freight spend? Is it freight pricing models, capacity constraints, lackluster carrier density or something else? And while leveraging a freight rate index or ocean import data to lower detention risk , the sheer size of the supply chain makes management difficult at best.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

When it comes to establishing truckload freight quotes for customers, it is essential to use automation to get the most accurate results and offer the most competitive rates. To that end, let’s take a closer look at the value of truckload freight quotes that use automation. Automated truckload freight quotes reduce delays.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Successful freight trucking depends on the joining of profitable loads with timely delivery. Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Broken down to reefer, dry van and flatbed.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Asset-based carriers have found using predictive freight rates improves their business. According to Transport Topics , the majority (66%) of freight management parties believe analytics will be essential to staying competitive in the near future. Additional uses of predictive freight rates for asset-based carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Once weather like the snowstorm in Colorado or the one seared into Texans’ Valentine’s Day memory hits, it’s easy to predict what is going to happen next—the freight market in the area halted to a stand-still and strangled capacity , as also reported by The Dallas Morning News. Capacity signals for the freight market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 24, 2021

The cost differential between dry van truckload and intermodal contract rates expanded to multiyear highs over the winter as trucking costs expanded much more rapidly than the intermodal freight counterpart. This may mean reshoring to places like Europe or closer to home in North America.

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Freightos

MARCH 6, 2024

More Resources Home March 6, 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. Europe weekly prices fell 20% to $2.2/kg. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It has reached such a critical point that increased demand is driving shifts into the air freight market. Numerous apparel companies, including Lululemon, Adidas and Crocs have all announced plans to increase their reliance on air freight in order to have inventory onshore during the holiday season. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

More Resources Home January 30, 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. America weekly prices increased 11% to $5.33/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Establishing a practical freight routing guide helps outline essential rules of engagement for vendors, clients and supply chain managers. 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. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new heights is the process of intermodal freight shipping. Freight management parties need to know the vital data points that can help keep intermodal lanes moving smoothly and efficiently while also keeping shipping rates and costs under control.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

But with alternative routes and plenty of excess capacity available, operations should continue reasonably well, and freight rates are unlikely to spike to extreme highs. With the other major carriers also rerouting now, it is likely freight rates will rise for Asia – N. Shipping through the Suez Canal will take more time.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. Let’s give you the top 10 warehouse KPIs to track that will inevitably impact freight management. Since on-time delivery accounts for both inbound and outbound freight , it has a natural effect on the full supply chain. On-time deliveries.

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