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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

FreightWaves SONAR

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. However, they have taken a backseat in modernity as carriers realized shippers were wasting space in packaging.

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[WHITE PAPER] Shippers pay more for packaging while paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

FreightWaves SONAR

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite the revenue declines posted by the industry in 2020, we believe that industry freight spend is just as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and higher freight rates.

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Paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

FreightWaves SONAR

Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Emerging Trends Around Last-Mile Delivery Fulfillment Models 2022

Locus

Some emerging trends around last-mile delivery fulfillment models. Besides reducing the distance to deliver packages, alternative delivery fulfillment models have saved on logistics costs and simplified last-mile logistics management for the modern retail business. The model uses independent couriers to deliver packages to customers.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Constraints and How to Overcome Them

FreightWaves SONAR

Seeing that trend indicates increased manufacturing or distribution activity, typical for the flurry of activity that accompanies spring. These efforts are more likely to be rewarded with victories than spending an excessive amount of time and resources on large, annual bid packages.” Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freight Forecasting During COVID-19 (with video)

FreightWaves SONAR

Watch the episode below: What makes SONAR’s Lane Scorecard app unique from bulk lane rate tools on the market is its proprietary SONAR lane scoring, SONAR predictive rates and its spark graphs that allow a user to more easily see past and forecast trends. Get a Demo of SONAR's Lane Scorecard. It has been recognized by Inc.,

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Spoilt for Choice: Now Pick from Multiple Shipping Options at Checkout

Locus

As online deliveries become the norm, delivery experiences take a more holistic form and must deliver more than just the package that was ordered. Try a demo with us! Schedule Demo. The post Spoilt for Choice: Now Pick from Multiple Shipping Options at Checkout appeared first on Locus Blog. Source: [link].