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Maritime Market Madness

FreightWaves SONAR

Well, the maritime market is in the middle of its own “August madness.” The maritime market madness has caused some retailers to wonder if Christmas is going to be canceled. The pressure in the maritime market has been caused by numerous factors including: Historically high U.S. Request a SONAR Demo.

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8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

Enterprise shippers have always been an integral part of the maritime shipping industry and its partnership with truck fleet management. And likewise, maritime transportation has been a dominant player in global transportation for decades. Take a look at 8 shipping challenges in the maritime, or ocean, mode.

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BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

FreightWaves SONAR

H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Global retailers use data to understand lead time Successful supply chain operation at any stage hangs on the ability to stay on top of shipping and transport logistics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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February 28, 2024 Update

Freightos

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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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Truckload demand stabilizes; 4Q surge may be forthcoming

FreightWaves SONAR

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. Truckload demand has stabilized at a high level after declining seasonally to start the fourth quarter. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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What is expected during peak season?

FreightWaves SONAR

All three major modes of transportation – maritime, intermodal and truckload – all have very different peak season timelines. The maritime sector has been operating at peak season-like levels for much of the past year. Traditional maritime peak season has passed, with goods needed for the holiday season already stateside.

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5 data prerequisites for carrier predictive freight rating in logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

According to Maritime Executive , “Eight international carriers split into three different alliances control 80% of the market today. And that’s why it’s important for carriers to apply data and enable predictive freight rating through these five requirements. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Download the White Paper.

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