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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

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. Moreover, this kind of analysis does not focus on who ends up paying which expenses in the end.

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Penske-Sponsored State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief is Now Available

Penske Move Ahead

It was released today on day one of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, and is available to download at no cost by clicking here. Penske Transportation Solutions , Volvo Trucks North America, and Chevron serve as title sponsors. It was created by clean technology consulting firm, GNA, a TRC company.

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What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

FreightWaves SONAR

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 accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts.

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Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This post is a slightly modified guest post from Ahern & Associates , a transportation management consultancy. Benchmarking as a Hard Rule within Transportation Cost Analysis Can Be Damaging. And more… for a full list, see our White Paper on Transportation Metrics. Specialized – $1.73

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What is Transportation Management Software?

Trinity Logistics

The term TMS is short for Transportation Management System. This technology allows companies to manage their transportation in one place. Transportation Management software offers you a way to view insightful data, gain visibility, and better manage all the moving parts in the shipping process. How much visibility do you have?into?your

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Sponsored by Penske Transportation Solutions, 2021 State of Sustainable Fleets Report is Now Available

Penske Move Ahead

The second annual State of Sustainable Fleets report is now available for review and download at no cost via www.StateofSustainableFleets.com. Site visitors can sign up for the live virtual launch event today, which will also be available for later viewing. as well as industry data and the author's independent technical analysis.