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Truckload rates: Using data predict and prepare spot vs. contract bids and RFPs

FreightWaves SONAR

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. The key to avoiding this kind of situation is predictive planning and analysis. This kind of real-time data analysis and application is essential for shippers to stay strategic and tactical as they forecast out contract and spot truckload rates.

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February 22, 2024 Update

Freightos

Judah Levine February 22, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 1% to $4,889/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $6,764/FEU.

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Freight Costs: 5 tips to get the biggest bang for your buck

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Knowing freight costs in advance is essential to keep total landed costs in check Understanding transportation freight costs and current freight rates for lanes must be the primary goals of cost analysis. Learn more about how your company can achieve those goals by requesting a SONAR demo online today.

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May 1, 2024 Update

Freightos

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Overall, the ocean container market has settled into a new routine that avoids the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks which continued this week. America weekly prices increased 1% to $1.81/kg.

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What is transportation rate forecasting and why do I need real-time data to forecast accurately

FreightWaves SONAR

Understanding why rate forecasting is so vital and how accurate data and analysis can help improve predictions are essential. Knowing predictions for fees and expenses can help shippers maintain a competitive advantage. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo now to get started. . Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Enterprise shippers’ top 6 logistics strategies to know

FreightWaves SONAR

Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis. The best logistics strategies depend on expert insight, such as the data and analysis found in FreightWaves Passport, which focuses on the chain’s inner workings. Request a SONAR Demo.

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4 best practices to improve your truckload service and pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

Managers and drivers alike must maintain the ability to adapt and respond to disruptions and deviations quickly and intelligently. Optimizing truckload capacity hinges on a blending of both spot and contract capacity to maintain a proper balance throughout the freight network. Request a SONAR Demo. Download the White Paper.