FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond. That couldn’t be more accurate than looking at the industry as it prepares for another wave of COVID-19 vaccine distribution challenges and the lasting effects of winter weather-related disruptions. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 15, 2021

And the trucking trends will reflect both the hope for a return of normalcy and the reality of some new, permanent shifts in the industry. Capacity is expected to remain fairly tight through much of 2021. That concept is further shown as the industry readies for reorganization too.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond. That couldn’t be more accurate than looking at the industry as it prepares for another wave of COVID-19 vaccine distribution challenges and the lasting effects of winter weather-related disruptions. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

Yes, it has asked the industry for more in recent months, but what about before the pandemic? Political instability, Brexit, pent-up consumer demand, spot versus contract considerations, and more complicate freight managers’ duties and add more transportation data to the industry. Let’s hit pause for a moment. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

MAY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. According to the National Retail Federation , during an 18-month stretch in 2021 and 2022 US import volumes averaged 2.21 Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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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. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) were level at $2,509/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Staying up to date with the latest trends , technology and innovations is important within any industry, but it is particularly true of the logistics and shipping industry. 12–14, 19 and 21–22, 2021 The event often gets the nickname of Retail’s Big Show as it is a primary cornerstone of the NRF Retail Week event. Register Here.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the industry settles following the biggest peak season in history, now is the time when shippers will start rethinking their annual contracts. And to survive 2021, freight management parties need to know a few things about the value of shipping lane acuity and how SONAR makes insight into possible. Request a SONAR Demo.

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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. Request a FreightWaves SONAR SCI demo to get started on your next RFP bidding and lane volatility strategy to keep LTL rates in check.

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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. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

As 2021 begins, new growth and adjustments need freight managers’ attention to start the recovery process. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. This same flexibility will remain essential in 2021 and for the foreseeable future.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Europe and Mediterranean prices would be 45% – 65% lower than their $14k/FEU pandemic peak in late 2021, and 65% – 75% lower compared to the Asia – N. America East Coast peak of $22k/FEU.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In 2021 and 2022 an extreme surge in demand for goods that overwhelmed ports was the main culprit of disruptions and spiking rates. America East Coast peak of $22k/FEU.

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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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The freight transportation industry has always been slow to adopt new advances in tools, software and automation. However, 2020 helped shed light on just how behind the industry is compared to others. Maximizing asset utilization will remain key in 2021. Industry expert guidance as a best practice. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

On LinkedIn , I asked my network what they thought were the top freight podcasts in the industry. Over 20,000 views, hundreds of reactions and comments later, it was clear the industry had a bunch of great favorites. . This show is hosted by FreightWaves market expert Zach Strickland and economist Anthony Smith. Listen on FreightWaves.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

For instance, the image shows a wait time of 135 minutes on February 21, 2021, one week following Winter Storm Uri. However, the current wait of 99 minutes on March 7, 2021 is significantly lower than the wait time observed in recent years. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo to get started or click the button below.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. parts per million, in comparison to the 1960 levels of 316.91

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Locus

AUGUST 7, 2023

No industry remains untouched by this rapid digital transformation, especially the last mile delivery market, which was valued at $131.52 billion in 2021, and is expected to reach $288.87 Assessing unique requirements, leveraging industry best practices, and considering the expertise and experience are key. billion by 2031.

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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 industry is growing and will only continue to suffer from finite trucking capacity. Driver retention is a growing issue as the industry expands. Request a SONAR Demo.

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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. That’s especially true when considering the state of the economy and hopes for growth in 2021. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2021

USA, VOTRI.USA, TSTOPVRPM.USA Truckload carriers have continued to struggle to provide consistent coverage through the first quarter of 2021, and in return costs have increased. but it is a common result of demand exceeding supply in just about any industry. Request a demo by clicking the buttons below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

And why is digitizing the supply chain network vital moving forward for our industry? Be sure to check out their forthcoming webinar, “ Reimagining the Supply Chain to Deliver Amazing Customer Experiences ” on April 8th, 2021. . . Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

APRIL 13, 2023

as of Jan 2021 compared to other Middle Eastern countries. With the UAE market having nearly 100% of the population with smartphone access, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry forecasts e-commerce to generate $8 billion in sales by 2025. Schedule a demo with us to discover how Locus’ offerings can add value to your business!

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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. Request a SONAR Demo. Shippers want a significant reduction in the stress of logistics.

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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. Partner with trucking carriers to meet 2021 fully prepared . Request a SONAR Demo. The value of diverse trucking carriers.

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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. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Schulz in Supply Chain 24/7 , “Unlike past years, 2021 will likely be one where a fortuitous combination of pricing discipline and high barriers to entry meet an industry determined not to waste what’s likely a once-a-decade pricing conundrum for shippers fueled by growth in e-commerce.” Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

Today, freight load management is a major trouble area for carriers and logistics managers within the shipping industry. And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. For managers in the transportation industry, freight load pricing accuracy remains a source of confusion and disruption.

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Locus

APRIL 24, 2023

But did you know that many others were a part of the logistics industry in some way like warehouse workers, courier managers, bike messengers, and truck drivers? Liam Neeson did a fantastic job acting as an ice-road trucker in the 2021 movie The Ice Road, which was released on Netflix. Schedule a demo with us!

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

From the pandemic through the severe winter weather of 2021, troubles like these are why supply chain business intelligence is critical during this time of recovery. Data can further increase shippers’ appeal to new carriers and fleet members within the industry too. The industry as a whole is still reeling from the global pandemic.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

This is particularly important to weigh because of the impacts that freight rates have on the entire industry. Know that market volatility as a whole affects freight rates Market volatility is important to consider because of its direct effect on the freight industry. trucking industry is experiencing a shortage of drivers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

2021 volumes (blue line) remain significantly below 2018 and 2019 levels due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. 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. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Source: SONAR).

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Enterprise shippers have always been an integral part of the maritime shipping industry and its partnership with truck fleet management. New blood helps keep the maritime shipping industry-relevant and moving forward. Since the beginning of 2021, maritime shipping lines will need to refocus on safety compliance.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2022

Hunt, the largest domestic intermodal player in the industry. higher than average 2021 levels. Rising contract rates caused the rejection rate to drop throughout 2021, as it fell from 26% in March, following the severe winter storm, to 19% by mid-December, ahead of the traditional tightening period around the holiday.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Labor costs : The logistics industry is currently facing a significant shortage of qualified drivers in the US, causing a surge in truck driver wages, which constitute 33% of a delivery truck’s operational costs. In 2021, a wide range of major product categories saw online purchase returns, with rates varying from 8% to 88%.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) The trucking industry continues to experience the fall-out of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As 2021 began there was hope for a return to the typical balance of freight capacity. Request a SONAR Demo. In recent months, capacity woes were a stark reality.

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