FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. We estimate that the largest paper company could save ~$23 million in freight spend pretax from a hypothetical reduction in freight spending of 1%. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Learn More.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Congratulations and welcome to 2021! And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. If a business wants to “thrive” in 2021 abnormalities, it’s essential to consider the top trends to expect through the year. The short answer?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For 2021, expect the Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight market to remain volatile due to the impact of COVID-19. Many LTL industry trends, such as capacity constraints , rising rates, and changing consumer buying patterns, will continue through 2021. Let’s look at top LTL industry trends for 2021. Plan for rate increases.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

The first of the for-hire trucking trends to drive decisions in 2021 is simple— capacity. In 2021, market experts predict a surge in freight volume through an acceleration of Class 8 orders at the end of 2020. Download the White Paper. Therefore, capacity is expected to grow ever tighter for the first half of 2021. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond. The post What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021 appeared first on SONAR. Digital freight tools and platforms also form an integral piece of the puzzle.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 24, 2021

Todd Maiden reported Wells Fargo believes 2021 will be a banner year for container shipping on the rails, citing strong year-over-year comps and sustained import growth. Download the White Paper. The post [Chart of the Week] Will intermodal freight cost advantage be enough to grow beyond 2021 appeared first on SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 1, 2021

Download the White Paper. The post The biggest challenges in asset-based trucking to overcome in 2021 appeared first on SONAR. Real-time visibility for asset location also enables shippers to make more informed decisions. Tough decisions regarding asset location can fade away with increased visibility for asset-based trucking.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. To help shippers prepare, we will examine contributing factors that will play a significant role in the 2021 truckload freight market. The Truckload Capacity Crunch Will Continue Into 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

In contrast to the softer packaging prices experienced in 2020, companies have experienced significant inflation rates to-date in 2021, which has made packaging an area of greater focus for shippers. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 15, 2021

Right now, analysts* forecast truckload volume to increase 8% to 12% in 2021. The supply growth of Class-8 tractors is expected to expand only ~1% in the first half of 2021 and ~5% in the second half, for a net increase of ~3.4%. It’s clear that demand is outstripping supply—and has been since early 2020.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

BlueGrace is based in Tampa, FL, where CEO Bobby Harris was named one of Florida’s most influential executives in transportation for 2021. White paper resources on industry topics. With 12 offices located strategically in major transportation hubs across the U.S., Learn More About Surviving The LTL Market. BlueGrace LinkedIn.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond. The post What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021 appeared first on SONAR. Digital freight tools and platforms also form an integral piece of the puzzle.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The tonnage index for July 2021 was 109.8, The most recent report in July 2021, shows a slight decrease in tonnage of 1.2% This has been a consistent downward trend since April of 2021 where the index was 114.7. which marked the first year-over-year drop since March 2021. What Do the Numbers Mean?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

Co-hosts Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor discuss why freight brokers are overpaying their carriers to haul loads during the first week of 2021 on this episode of #WithSONAR. Download the White Paper. Falasca and Taylor explain the value of real-time data as market conditions have changed since the holidays.

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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. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In our recent GlobalTranz 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook white paper, our experts review some of the factors that will shape logistics in the coming year and beyond. The outlook for 2022 features more of the same challenges as 2021, from capacity and labor shortages to rising rates and fuel costs.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 7, 2020

By LM Staff · December 7, 2020 In the face of growing e-commerce activity and an uncertain economy, shippers are turning to advanced technology to… The post Report: Top ways freight technology will cut costs in 2021 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Many LTL industry trends, including capacity limitations, increasing accessorials, surcharge rates, changes in market trends and buying patterns, are almost certain to continue through 2021 and for some time to come. Download the White Paper. How to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Download the White Paper. Partner with trucking carriers to meet 2021 fully prepared . Therefore, they are the ones with direct influence on how freight gets handled and shipped. Forming a close relationship of trust and support with carrier providers can help both parties weather the low points and maximize profitability.

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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.” Download the White Paper.

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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. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Download the White Paper. And success in 2021 will depend on the ability to offer the most competitive freight rates and maximize profit margins simultaneously by using effective supply chain and freight brokerage software. Market insights empower freight management segments for RFP processes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

An updated and modernized freight tech stack will make a recovery possible in 2021. Download the White Paper. With these practical tips in mind, any carrier network can find success in 2021 and beyond. Improve end-to-end visibility to reduce idle time and wasted resources.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

That’s especially true when considering the state of the economy and hopes for growth in 2021. Download the White Paper. 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. The sudden surges of 2020 are not one-off scenarios.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

A recently published DHL white paper on Revisiting Pandemic Resilience sheds light into what the logistics sector has learned from the race against COVID-19 to be best prepared to handle public health emergencies in the future. For high levels of immunisation, around 10 billion vaccine doses are required globally by end of 2021.

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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. Download the White Paper. But as efforts to recover continue, a strong focus on business intelligence can help ensure 2021 is a year of recovery and growth.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Download the White Paper. In the pandemic-ridden world of 2021, it is important to maximize each step to keep up with demands and stay in business. Added benefits of freight tech to recruit truck drivers. Do not be one of those carriers that cannot fulfill the needs of the company or your drivers. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals. It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever.

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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. Download the White Paper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Although LTL rates have been rising over the last couple of years, 81% of surveyed companies saw their LTL contract rates increase between 2021 and 2022. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER. Here’s what we learned. LTL Rates Continue to Increase. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%. Book a Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. Trucking RFP standards have grown to embrace many key analytics points for 2021 contracts. Sometimes spot rates end up offering the best rates for contract loads. And for shippers, that means keeping costs under control and minimizing the rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

Download the White Paper. As volatile as the last few years have been within the industry, 2021 and beyond could remain the most impactful years yet. And the only way to see these costs is to get real-time freight data across the full carrier transportation network.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Download the White Paper. Since the beginning of 2021, maritime shipping lines will need to refocus on safety compliance. However, it has no immunity to rising costs and fees, changes in taxes, mobile data expenses, and penalties. Managers need to contend with this challenge on a regular basis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Normally, spot rates in this lane fall to their lowest points of the year in the winter months of January and February, but that has not been the case so far in 2021. . Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

On February 16, 2021, final reported rates for reefer contracts were at $2.02. Download the White Paper. According to Supply Chain Digital , “although new, AI-driven concepts are being introduced, they aren’t new to the logistics sector. However, comparing that with past years’ data, shows a notable decline from $2.05

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