FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Data and freight analytics platforms play a pivotal role in freight forecasting. Data and analytics platforms assemble and organize data for meaningful, actionable use. When the data is collected and made more available and accessible, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) can improve trucking operation decisions.

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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. Of course, it is also critical to apply data across all activities to identify which loads are ripe for the taking.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Trucking carriers and freight managers have much to keep up with in the shipper and trucking industry. This becomes especially true today during recovery and continued disruptions and deviations in the freight market — two of the industry’s primary goals being a full recovery and adjustment.

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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.

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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. Freightos Air Index data shows that China – N.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

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. Businesses that have better access to more data have distinct advantages.

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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

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. While valuable for advancement, the rest of the equation rests on ensuring that financial and operational performance continues.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Automated systems and advanced workflows have brought new life to carrier operational excellence and collaboration with shippers. Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Will network investments lower operating costs?

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes.

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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. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially freight carriers, rely on FreightWaves SONAR’s Operating Ratio (OPRAT) index to monitor and understand carrier operating ratios. What is the Operating Ratio (OPRAT) Index? Background on Truckload Carrier Association and freight carriers operating ratios.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The freight transportation industry has always been slow to adopt new advances in tools, software and automation. However, 2020 helped shed light on just how behind the industry is compared to others. In addition, the pressure to operate efficiently and use capital and manufacturing capacity frugally will remain unrelenting.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Outlook and predictive planning are a big part of successful supply chain operations. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , “ In the industry right now, there are 10 orders to ship for every available truck; however, a large portion of private fleets are running their assets with a significant amount of empty backhaul miles.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

“Key performance indicators can make or break supply chain operations, and it seems as though there are more to choose from every day,” says Morgan Forde of Supply Chain Dive. Leaders get so involved in leveraging data that they overlook the meaningful aspect. Data for the sake of data lacks value. Wait times.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Operational costs continue to increase for carriers year to year. Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time. Operating Ratio.

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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. Europe weekly prices increased 32% to $3.93/kg.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

More Resources Home April 2, 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 weekly prices fell 6% to $3.31/kg.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

More Resources Home February 13, 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. Europe weekly prices increased 13% to $3.51/kg.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.” Transportation management depends on historical and real-time data.

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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. Europe weekly prices increased 23% to $4.37/kg.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several operational-focused indices to aid asset-lite and asset-based carriers build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions that yield higher profit margins for those who run a trucking business. Operating Ratio (OPRAT).

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

More Resources Home December 19, 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. Europe – N. America traffic.

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WorkWave

APRIL 17, 2024

While it’s crucial to grant access to support personnel, maintaining data privacy and relevance is equally important. Catering to Diverse Needs: Filtered Guest caters to a wide array of industries and user personas, including food and furniture courier services, office staff, planners and end customers awaiting deliveries.

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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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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75 3PL’s operations, processes, and real-time insights must be created and made available to the customers to achieve that agility.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. Many firms are adopting a range of technologies to improve supply chain operations, including industrial automation.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

More Resources Home March 27, 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. Europe weekly prices fell 10% to $3.52/kg.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home December 28, 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. America weekly prices dipped 6% to $2.09.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Automated systems and advanced workflows have brought new life to carrier operational excellence and collaboration with shippers. Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through the good and bad times. Will network investments lower operating costs?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Customer relationship management systems collect and centralize all the important data about a business’ customers (and potential customers). This data usually includes the customer’s contact information, address, purchase history, social media engagement, email click-throughs, and dozens of other data points as they become available.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Knowing how fleets operate day in and day out will help provide a clear picture of efficiencies. A clear vision for how the market and the fleet can work in unison is at the heart of fleet management within the trucking industry. Streamline data capture and analysis. Know your operating ratio .

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