FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 7, 2021

Automotive shippers are facing numerous challenges stemming from a global semiconductor shortage, inflationary pressure on numerous inputs, as well as rising freight costs that seem to be affecting every shipper across all modes. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Quite simply, freight rating challenges are not a problem limited to trucking carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. Think about this.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Richard Howells of Forbes , the 2020 Oxford Economics survey found “49% of supply chain leaders (the top 12 % of respondents) can capture real-time data insights and act on them immediately, while 51% use AI and predictive analytics to capture insights. Freight market data size consistency matters.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Mapping the trucking market assists freight market participants with a flurry of benefits. Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 18, 2021

In general, the companies in the meat industry have among the most to gain from improving their freight efficiency, and we estimate that food companies with average margins and an average relative freight spend could save $300 for every $1 million in revenue by improving freight efficiencies by 1%. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

Today, freight load management is a major trouble area for carriers and logistics managers within the shipping industry. And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 15, 2021

In addition, freight spend is not able to be effectively hedged like commodities that are able to be hedged in the short-term. However, leveraging freight market data can mitigate freight spend and lead to a more efficient supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 10, 2021

As the world recovers from the pandemic, now numerous supply chain impacts – including a global semiconductor shortage and inflationary pressure on a number of inputs, including freight costs – are significantly hampering the automotive industry, causing temporary shutdowns at some facilities. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Freight and trucking data makes for an excellent resource for shippers and logistic service providers (LSPs) alike. The data obtained from historical and contract load tender information creates a valuable tool – a trucking rate predictor. And it’s important to know why tendered, non-paid data can add so much weight.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

More Resources Home March 12, 2024 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. America weekly prices fell 20% to $3.97/kg

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

More Resources Home January 30, 2024 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. America weekly prices increased 11% to $5.33/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

Reaching mutually beneficial service level agreements (SLA) or trade agreements depends on the access and utilization of current logistics data and a decent amount of preparation. It is something that needs to be practiced more often when it comes to planning and predicting freight rates. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

More Resources Home May 8, 2024 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. China – N. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The shipping industry is continuing to suffer the effects of a pandemic-driven demand that some carriers simply cannot handle. The industry is experiencing an all-time high on demand, and for carriers, improper asset allocation dramatically increases the risk of blowback and bankruptcy. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The shipping industry is continuing to suffer the effects of a pandemic-driven demand that some carriers simply cannot handle. The industry is experiencing an all-time high on demand, and for carriers, improper asset allocation dramatically increases the risk of blowback and bankruptcy. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

And there remain significant problems within the industry. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Think about it. And it’s essential to understand why. .

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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. The logistics industry has taken a bit of a hit as a result of these unprecedented circumstances. Why reefer depends on the balance of freight from other modes, as well as dry van and flatbed.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. That insight into how freight logistics and optimization rely on data and understanding the full picture is critical to making the best improvements in supply chain route optimization too.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. And even the freight management analytics of five years ago do not necessarily respond well to today’s shifting and changing market. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A certain level of fees and freight rating expenses are standard in shipping and transportation. However, the sheer amount of fees applied in the process to price freight for a load can amount to quite a hefty sum. . ” This means knowing how a carrier or shipper approaches freight pricing. .”

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global trade data and shipping demand management are not just things that high-tech companies and international investors need to worry about. Global markets are at the heart of industries large and small and have become a key player in the transportation industry. Streamline data collection and analysis.

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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 volatility in the auto industry has wreaked havoc on the Detroit freight market. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. And freight transportation is increasingly done “on the fly.” Procurement in the shipping industry faces several problems without technology. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

As explained by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “Digitization, software and giving shippers and carriers efficient tech tools are critical, as technology continues to modernize this industry. This means that the industry continues to move in the direction of improved shipping technology. But what is the solution to lagging data?

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More Resources Home November 15, 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. Freightos Air Index data shows China – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 30, 2021

The pandemic has sent the retail industry on a K-shaped trajectory — the final straw that has sent many retail chains into bankruptcy while also contributing to a surge in sales for many of the leading chains. Evaluating freight flows for private fleet conversion. Deciding on the timing of freight bids. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Empty backhauls result from poor decision-making with regards to the areas that the freights travel.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

More Resources Home February 28, 2024 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. America weekly prices increased 32% to $4.8/kg

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Freightos

MAY 1, 2024

More Resources Home May 1, 2024 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. China – N. Europe – N. America and $3.85/kg

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

More Resources Home January 16, 2024 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. America weekly prices decreased 8% to $5.36/kg

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Without adequate data and information on the freight market, shippers can find themselves in the same disadvantageous position as Mr. David. Shippers’ primary operation is not moving freight; it’s processing food, or manufacturing auto parts, or selling office supplies. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

More Resources Home February 7, 2024 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. Freightos Air Index data show China – N.

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

More Resources Home March 19, 2024 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. China – N. Europe – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 18, 2021

Understanding freight trends from the beginning of the supply chain all the way through to delivery is important for all parties involved. Current market conditions are among the most difficult that the industry has faced in recent years. Savvy freight managers understand freight trends.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. last year and $2.19 the year prior. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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