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. LTL shipping rates would historically depend on freight class and the cost per hundredweight . Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Like in ocean freight, demand for alternatives should also ease after LNY. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. kg China – N. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We often demo SONAR to customers that want to see every domestic freight dataset we have to offer while showing little interest in our ocean data. That has always been puzzling to us because we believe that the ocean shipping markets and the domestic freight markets are inextricably linked. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 11, 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. Spot rates continue to rise as freight flows to the spot market – particularly on the West Coast. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

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. China – N. Europe weekly prices fell 7% to $4.08/kg. Europe – N. America weekly prices fell 2% to $1.77/kg.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Avoid destinations with a lower likelihood of an empty backhaul One significant aspect of freight management to consider is the risk of empty backhauls. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email 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) climbed 3% to $2,421/FEU. America weekly prices decreased 3% to $5.56/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Successful freight trucking depends on the joining of profitable loads with timely delivery. Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Freight consolidation (commonly referred to as retail consolidation, or simply consolidation) is not a new concept. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And even the freight management analytics of five years ago do not necessarily respond well to today’s shifting and changing market. And that all begins with deploying advanced freight management analytical resources and tools that actively work to lower all risks, ranging from detention through final mile management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new heights is the process of intermodal freight shipping. Freight management parties need to know the vital data points that can help keep intermodal lanes moving smoothly and efficiently while also keeping shipping rates and costs under control.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Though post-LNY backlogs may be keeping rates at these elevated levels for now, prices are likely to decline from the current levels as ocean freight enters its slow season in the coming weeks.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

Due to the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year, the freight business has experienced marketplace volatility. However, as regulations begin to get lifted and things are trending back to normalcy, the industry is starting to regain that lost ground. Checking incoming freight from the source is vital.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone 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) climbed 7% to $4,278/FEU. America weekly prices decreased 8% to $5.36/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

And one of the easiest ways to keep up-to-date with the latest news and trends is to follow the available top freight podcasts. On LinkedIn , I asked my network what they thought were the top freight podcasts in the industry. Join FreightWaves’ hosts Dooner and The Dude twice a week as they discuss all things freight.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

The best way for people to gain the level of insight they crave is through high-frequency data, particularly insights into spot rate trends. Logistics industry conditions are inextricably linked to supply and demand trends in the overall economy, and spot rates are typically the first place those impacts become visible.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Pressure from pre-Lunar New Year demand for ocean freight is easing, and carriers continue to make progress in adjusting networks and activating excess capacity to adapt to the longer journeys.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

There are many aspects of day-to-day shipping processes that any freight broker must monitor. According to TruckingInfo.com , “Some envision technology in the freight market doing what Uber and Lyft have done in the ride-sharing market or Airbnb in the vacation market. Transportation costs are among the most critical of these.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The pivot towards index-linked contracts and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) is not merely a trend but a strategic recalibration towards agility and resilience. Get Your Custom Report Now!

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. China – N. Europe weekly prices increased 32% to $3.93/kg. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As explained by Grainger , “In today’s global economy, technology trends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data have become an indispensable part of everyday business. Real-time freight data enables immediate intervention for major disruptions. Market insights empower freight management segments for RFP processes.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. These conditions are likely to become less common though as ocean freight stabilizes and LNY demand subsides too. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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Freightos

MAY 1, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. China – N. Europe weekly prices increased 23% to $4.37/kg. Europe – N. America and $3.85/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca focused on freight forecasting during COVID-19 on this episode of #WithSONAR. Know more, faster – and find just what you need with SONAR’s freight intelligence around the activities and hallmarks of the freight market! Get a Demo of SONAR's Lane Scorecard.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone 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) climbed 7% to $2,357/FEU. America weekly prices increased 21% to $5.72/kg

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Before the Red Sea crisis started, overcapacity from sustained fleet growth had been the big story in ocean freight and the main driver of slumping rates. America weekly prices decreased 35% to $3.91/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 30, 2024

National market trends are good for understanding where we are in any given freight cycle, but they say little about specific markets where companies operate daily or need to plan around in the future. Understanding this, SONAR provides a plethora of tools and insights around both individual market granularities and national trends.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Regardless of segment, the need for technology and insight via real-time predictive freight rates that can explore the specifics are critical to success. Even worse, predictive freight rates using outdated data may do more harm than good. .

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2022

Trends & Applications in Drayage. Read the Full Blog. Request a demo to see how DM Maintenance can streamline your vehicle repair, inventory, and equipment management. A new year’s resolution for Envase was to release a monthly newsletter… and so far, so good! DM Maintenance. Turbocharge My 2022.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2022

Trends & Applications in Drayage. Read the Full Blog. Request a demo to see how DM Maintenance can streamline your vehicle repair, inventory, and equipment management. A new year’s resolution for Envase was to release a monthly newsletter… and so far, so good! DM Maintenance. Turbocharge My 2022.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

When it comes to establishing truckload freight quotes for customers, it is essential to use automation to get the most accurate results and offer the most competitive rates. To that end, let’s take a closer look at the value of truckload freight quotes that use automation. Automated truckload freight quotes reduce delays.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. China – N. Europe weekly prices fell 6% to $3.31/kg. Europe – N. America weekly prices fell 2% to $2.01/kg.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And despite freight market volatility, the freight market continues expanding. According to Globe News Wire , “The Freight and Logistics Market are estimated to grow at a CAGR of approximately 5% during the forecast period.” Measure invoiced rates against market trends. Request a SONAR demo online to get started.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. But ocean freight is now in its slow season between Lunar New Year and peak season that typically starts in June or July. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Big data provides an opportunity to gain those insights, especially during volatile freight markets. It is simply the sum of all freight under management (FUM) divided by the total number of loads. Percentage freight subject to damage, loss or theft claims Freight claims, damage and losses are also critical supply chain KPIs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Freight demand tends to climb leading into a storm and then falls off in the markets heavily affected in the days immediately following severe weather (and the length of disruption depends on the damage done). The problem that FEMA faces currently is that the freight market is tighter than it has been in recent history.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 10, 2021

FreightWaves SONAR is releasing new indices – Capacity Trend Market Scores and Capacity Trend Market Direction – to help shippers, carriers and brokers prioritize specific routes daily. Capacity Trend Market Scores Capacity Trend Market Scores are divided into two perspectives – shipper/broker and carrier.

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