Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For LTL shippers and 3PLs, missed pickups can become an issue when a capacity crunch is on. When capacity is tight , like it is now, missed pickups are a common occurrence, especially in LTL where countless variables can get in the way. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Tips for Avoiding Missed Pickups.

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Recovery efforts in Baltimore continued to make progress this week.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

However, the application of such data does not necessarily translate into meaningful improvements within day-to-day operations. Yes, analytics add value, but that value often gets overshadowed by the sheer volume of freight data insights available. And it’s in this space where big data analytics can add the most value.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . We hope you enjoy!

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 26, 2023 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.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. With demand for drivers often exceeding availability, shippers find themselves forced to pay more to secure capacity and drivers across many industries. Enabling Data-Driven Decision-Making .

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

These major weather events affect transportation markets in the days leading up to the event and following the events in different ways. Major weather events hamper transportation markets from both the demand and supply sides of the market. The demand side of the market is an easier impact to understand.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. The post Freight Market Data To Assist in Negotiations With Carriers appeared first on SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 17, 2021

As dry van capacity has somewhat started to recover, reefer capacity has become even more scarce as national reefer rejection rates once again hit an all-time high, topping 50% this past week. Somewhat surprisingly, this capacity crunch is located largely in areas that the storm did not directly affect, such as Southern California.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. A shortage of drivers is still making the largest impact on capacity. With such tight freight capacity, there needs to be a higher level of focus placed on load efficiency. The driver shortage. The impact of natural disasters. Before Harvey made landfall, 99.2%

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. A shortage of drivers is still making the largest impact on capacity. With such tight freight capacity, there needs to be a higher level of focus placed on load efficiency. The driver shortage. The impact of natural disasters. Before Harvey made landfall, 99.2%

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. A shortage of drivers is still making the largest impact on capacity. With such tight freight capacity, there needs to be a higher level of focus placed on load efficiency. The driver shortage. The impact of natural disasters. Before Harvey made landfall, 99.2%

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. A wide range of events could prevent your supply chain from operating normally, but not all events have an equal impact. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

With so many options out there, how do you know which capacity management solution is the right one for you? Here are the things that make Parade the foremost capacity management software on the market. Carrier events. Sales data. A really exciting feature? We also allow our customers to build a private carrier network.

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

With so many options out there, how do you know which capacity management solution is the right one for you? Here are the things that make Parade the foremost capacity management software on the market. Carrier events. Sales data. A really exciting feature? We also allow our customers to build a private carrier network.

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3PL Links

MAY 9, 2024

Smart warehousing is a sophisticated inventory management approach that maximizes the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and materials within the company by utilizing data analytics and state-of-the-art technologies. It makes it possible to optimize storage capacity, making better use of the available physical resources.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 7, 2023

This means greater digital dexterity as we use data to gain and maintain a competitive edge, both locally, inter-continentally and globally. RPA software is capable of handling high-volume, repetitive tasks, transferring data across systems, queries, calculations and record maintenance.

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

Sustaining operational continuity will need the capacity to react quickly to risks. Data: the new oil While the analogy between data and oil is not new, data’s position at the center of decision-making is undeniable since it plays a critical strategic role in the digital supply chain management process.

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Envase Technologies

MAY 26, 2023

Every year, the Harbor Trucking Association hosts its DrayTech event, bringing the technology and trucking companies that operate in the drayage space together for a full day of panels, discussions, show & tell, networking, and entertainment. The Freight Rebound… ? You can download it here ).

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

To look at what risks will affect the supply chain in 2018, Rob Savitsky of AIR Worldwide ( a member of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Exchange program), wrote a blog for MIT discussing three broad categories of supply chain risk. Natural Catastrophes.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Disruptions were caused by a wide range of issues, including shutdowns driven by country/state/regional requirements or shutdowns due to health events at the supplier’s site. Market volatility describes a stage at which volume and capacity availability are misaligned. Limited Granularity of Data Leads to a Lack of Actionability.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . Capacity constraints within truckload and parcel have led to spillover within the LTL market.?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. That is now becoming a reality as businesses come to realize that data is the most significant asset they possess. Growth of IIoT. Manufacturing efficiency.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Meanwhile, the added data visibility allows brokers to forecast future contracted freight and plan accordingly. Here are a few beneficial types of data you can collect by using a truckload pricing tool.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Meanwhile, the added data visibility allows brokers to forecast future contracted freight and plan accordingly. Here are a few beneficial types of data you can collect by using a truckload pricing tool.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Meanwhile, the added data visibility allows brokers to forecast future contracted freight and plan accordingly. Here are a few beneficial types of data you can collect by using a truckload pricing tool.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. Use data to drive the RFP. Capacity strategy. You may find untapped capacity with regional and niche carriers.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Carrier Requirements: Carriers also have their own preferences and limitations regarding the load they can carry such as geographic coverage, equipment availability, capacity, specialized handling capabilities, and contractual obligations. This ensures efficient and safe transportation.

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Parade

MARCH 8, 2022

While on the call with that carrier, the rep collects information like the carrier’s capacity in given lanes, the types of loads they like to take, the rates they would generally charge for that specific load, or even just that they have a backhaul in Atlanta every Tuesday morning. Brokerages can learn a lot from that data.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Whether it’s a pandemic, severe weather events, trade disputes and tariffs, economic upheaval, or even unexpected surges in customer demands, you can’t prepare for every eventuality. Utilize a TMS That provides real-time data to remain agile. Many companies rely on data that may lag several days.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Advancements in tender data science and paid market data now power SONAR SCI (Supply Chain Intelligence) Lane Acuity Plus. SONAR Lane Acuity Plus provides lane-level insight into market stability and rate benchmarking , helping participants identify freight rate and capacity risk on a lane. . WHAT IS LANE ACUITY PLUS?

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 30, 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. In the coming days, we expect demand metrics and spot rates to hit fresh highs and we also expect a spike in tender rejection rates as capacity tightens.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

This blog will familiarize readers with line haul transportation by introducing the critical components such as line haul trucking and carrier tracking, and also give a brief insight into line haul optimization and last-mile delivery optimization. In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

In this blog, we will cover some commonly asked questions about S&OE and S&OE applications, based on what we heard from our webinar audience. S&OE and Data/Integration. To achieve this, integrating with live data is helpful, as well as getting detailed flow data on product availability, customer demand and KPIs.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of. So, here are some of the highlights. What just happened???

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

And part of that includes recognizing when existing contracts fall short and when to re-enter mini-bids, significantly as capacity tightens, says the Loadstar. Companies that can accurately predict market volatility trends, using indices with reefer data analytics , can ensure that they remain prepared in the event of replenishment issues.

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