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[WHITE PAPER] Ida in 12 SONAR charts

FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Transportation networks are constrained by almost too many factors to list and that congestion seems only set to intensify as peak season approaches. But, the hurricane clearly led to further tightening in the truckload market as FEMA and other recovery efforts contributed to freight demand. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] How lane by lane analysis at scale promotes strategic and tactical transportation management

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 17, 2021

How effective are you at lane-by-lane planning and getting deep insights to aid in freight spend planning, mini-bids, and other long-term contracts in your organization? Fill out the Form Below to Access a COPY of the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo. How contract data amounts to tactical bidding management.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] How to measure freight data analytics value and why backtesting proves it

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 10, 2021

Volatility has become commonplace in transportation management. To help supply chain leaders understand the necessity of backtesting in data analytics, particularly predictive freight analytics, this white paper will explore: The possible backlash resulting from outdated data or inaccurate data insights.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Intermodal spot rates surge in past week

FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 16, 2021

Freight volumes continue the robust growth though relative capacity has started to tighten again, following a seasonal pattern. Maritime data suggests that further shipment delays, elevated ocean rates and a strained domestic transportation network should be expected. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 freight market outlook forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 27, 2021

The societal and economic challenges of 2020 have constructed a positive outlook for transportation in 2021. The traditional 67/33 split of services/goods moved closer to 60/40, which was a tailwind for the transportation market as spending on goods creates more freight than services. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Leveraging freight market data to lower automotive manufacturers freight spend

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. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The factors driving the tight freight market seem to be sticking around forever, like your in-laws at Christmas. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. at the same time.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Hurricane Ida further pressures transportation networks

FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 30, 2021

Demand to move freight through the highway network is rising ahead of Labor Day, up 4% from one month ago, and is now at its highest level since just before the Fourth of July. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 trucking carrier outlook: Planning for asset utilization, pricing and volumes in uncertain times

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 20, 2021

FreightWaves’ Todd Maiden said it best in early December: “Several analysts have published transportation outlook reports for 2021 that are calling for continued strength in the trucking markets. Fill out the Form Below to Access a COPY of the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] How Enterprise Shippers Can Respond to and Mitigate Tender Rejections

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 6, 2021

Enterprise shippers have plenty of responsibilities when it comes to freight management. But transportation optimization , knowing when to tender freight, take advantage of company-owned assets, and outsource are other issues. The world of transportation sourcing and management is only getting more complicated.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] FreightWaves SONAR: Full shipment lifecycle market data vs TMS vendor and paid-only forecasting

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2021

Data has become an integral part of the supply chain network’s daily operations and is inseparable from the modern processes that govern procedures involved in transportation. Anything other than up-to-date, near-real-time freight data will make the work of the management team all the more difficult. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: use for RFP management

FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 9, 2021

Over the past two years, all modes of transportation have been under immense pressure as freight rates have set new all-time highs. Freight demand continues to grow almost daily. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

White Paper

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

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. spent a whopping $7 billion to $9 billion on domestic freight transportation in 2019. Like many industries, 2020 was challenging for the paper and packaging industry. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Still waiting on 4Q truckload demand surge

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

View the Full White Paper. Our data suggest that freight volume in the 4Q is likely to outperform 2020; accepted tender volume is up 7.8% The new fees, while directed at mitigating congestion, could potentially exacerbate chassis shortages and shipper transportation costs. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] The Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics

GlobalTranz

JULY 16, 2015

Here at Cerasis, we think it’s important that our clients and customers understand that transportation reverse logistics (or reverse logistics in general for that matter) is much more than just a flashy buzzword. You can download a copy of the industry leading white paper by filling out the form to the right and below.

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: use for daily load planning

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 12, 2021

FreightWaves SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) platform is designed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a shipper’s freight spend by: (1) Benchmarking shippers’ current or target rates to the market or industry peer group. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 14, 2021

Freight costs stand out among other inflationary pressures in that they cannot be effectively hedged. Therefore, in the absence of hedging, CPG companies should utilize as much freight-related data as possible to mitigate freight costs more effectively and improve supply chain efficiency. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Carrier asset utilization and allocation best practices to reduce operating costs

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The freight transportation industry has always been slow to adopt new advances in tools, software and automation. And to help carriers achieve that goal, this white paper will explore a few best practices to reduce operating costs, including: The importance of meaningful data capture. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Housing affordability issues put brakes on flatbed demand

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 28, 2021

New and existing home sales impact many transportation modes including maritime, dry van and intermodal, but due to its specialized nature and relatively small market size, we believe no transportation segment is more directly impacted than flatbed trucking. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

White Paper

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[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2021

Less headline-grabbing is the blocking and tackling of efficiently managing freight spend in the context of highly global automotive supply chains. In this report, we cover numerous datasets available through FreightWaves and the SONAR platform that can help automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers manage their transportation networks.

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Building a bridge between ocean and domestic transportation markets

FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Understanding ocean shipping trends is vital to understanding the freight flows in domestic transportation markets. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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What is expected during peak season?

FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 20, 2021

All three major modes of transportation – maritime, intermodal and truckload – all have very different peak season timelines. The free white paper, Peak Season Forecast: Another truckload capacity crunch , highlights SONAR data to show how we believe peak season will manifest. Request a SONAR Demo.

White Paper

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Freight data can assist CPG companies in mitigating risks of freight cost inflation

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. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

Negotiating Skills

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CPG companies can benefit from real-time data to offset rising transportation costs

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 17, 2021

Consumer packaged goods are facing inflationary pressures from all sides: Commodity prices are increasing; shortages of blue-collar workers for labor-intensive jobs; manufacturing costs increasing; packaging costs rising amid a boom in e-commerce; and transportation costs climb as capacity across all modes is historically tight.

Negotiating Skills

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Paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. spent a whopping $7 billion and $9 billion on transportation in 2019. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

Negotiating Skills

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Lowering freight costs to alleviate margin pressure for CPG companies

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 22, 2021

Saving on freight spend is one way to alleviate some of the margin pressure CPG companies are facing since costs can’t be directly passed through to consumers. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

Negotiating Skills

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[PODCAST] E-Commerce for LTL: Why Freight Shippers are Mastering E-Commerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

MARCH 12, 2019

Listen to “E-Commerce and LTL_Why Freight Shippers are Mastering E-Commerce Logistics” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] E-Commerce for LTL: Why Freight Shippers are Mastering E-Commerce Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

White Paper

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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

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. According to PS Market Research , shippers and freight management parties expect to see a tremendous growth rate of 8.0% Checking incoming freight from the source is vital.

Refrigeration

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4 Freight broker challenges when there is a lack of freight technology

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

There are many aspects of day-to-day shipping processes that any freight broker must monitor. Transportation costs are among the most critical of these. 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.

Supply Chain Software

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5 Transportation Data and Insight Reports to Guide Freight Brokers

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

More freight brokers are turning to technology and transportation data to grow their businesses by understanding the true freight market rate. . Frost & Sullivan estimates the digital freight brokerage market will reach $54.2 Use the Ocean Shipments Report to understand freight brokerage drayage planning.

Data

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What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new heights is the process of intermodal freight shipping. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

Availability

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Why truckload freight quotes using automation are more accurate

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. Transportation networks rely on timely rate estimates that are competitive while also being profitable. Automated truckload freight quotes reduce delays.

Supply Chain Software

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RFP management made easy with SONAR SCI

FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 11, 2021

Over the past two years, RFP management has been extremely challenging as freight rates have risen to new all-time highs, giving rise to mini-bids. Shippers’ transportation budgets are under immense pressure, and those responsible are focused on not blowing out the budget even as freight demand continues to grow almost daily.

White Paper

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Without clear budgeting and cost-prediction measures, the transportation network will be unable to accurately plan for increases and decreases in expenses.

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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Optimizing truckload freight spend is essential in today’s freight market. As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Download the White Paper.

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Why accurate predictive freight rates are only possible with holistic and real-time data

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. .

Data

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LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

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. Data and analytics can provide enlightening insights that can greatly improve transportation management.

Negotiating Skills

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What is transportation rate forecasting and why do I need real-time data to forecast accurately

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Nothing in life comes for free, especially in the transportation and shipping industry where predictive freight costs carry so much weight. Ultimately, it comes down to how good logistics managers get at transportation rate forecasting. Download the White Paper.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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Enterprise Freight Management: 7 Last-Minute Thoughts to Boost Efficiency

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.

Resource Reduction

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10 Warehouse KPIs that impact freight management

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. Let’s give you the top 10 warehouse KPIs to track that will inevitably impact freight management. Since on-time delivery accounts for both inbound and outbound freight , it has a natural effect on the full supply chain. On-time deliveries.

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[PODCAST] Blockchain in Shipping & Freight: A Pragmatic & Frank Discussion

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Listen to “The Application of Blockchain in Shipping & Freight: A Pragmatic & Frank Discussion” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] Blockchain in Shipping & Freight: A Pragmatic & Frank Discussion appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

White Paper

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How asset-based carriers are using predictive freight rates

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Asset-based carriers have found using predictive freight rates improves their business. According to Transport Topics , the majority (66%) of freight management parties believe analytics will be essential to staying competitive in the near future. Download the White Paper. Now consider this.

Freight

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Why asset-based carriers are using freight tech to recruit truck drivers

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Many asset-based carriers utilize freight broker and data technology to recruit truck drivers and reel in new talent. It is considerably more important to find talent quickly to fill the ever-growing needs of the freight and shipping industry. In turn, that slows down contract freight and reduces how much contracted truckers earn.

Waste Reduction

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Increasing Freight Broker Profit: 3 Best Practices

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

For freight brokerages, top-line revenue isn’t as impressive as it sounds. It’s the difference between what a freight broker charges a shipper and pays a carrier that brings in the cash flow to keep the lights on and the brokers earning commission checks. . Use freight market intelligence to boost freight broker profit.

Freight

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[WHITE PAPER] Ida in 12 SONAR charts

[WHITE PAPER] How lane by lane analysis at scale promotes strategic and tactical transportation management

Trending Sources

[WHITE PAPER] How to measure freight data analytics value and why backtesting proves it

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Intermodal spot rates surge in past week

[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 freight market outlook forecast

[WHITE PAPER] Leveraging freight market data to lower automotive manufacturers freight spend

[WHITE PAPER] Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Hurricane Ida further pressures transportation networks

[WHITE PAPER] The 2021 trucking carrier outlook: Planning for asset utilization, pricing and volumes in uncertain times

[WHITE PAPER] How Enterprise Shippers Can Respond to and Mitigate Tender Rejections

[WHITE PAPER] FreightWaves SONAR: Full shipment lifecycle market data vs TMS vendor and paid-only forecasting

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: use for RFP management

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

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Still waiting on 4Q truckload demand surge

[WHITE PAPER] The Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics

[WHITE PAPER] SONAR SCI: use for daily load planning

[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies

[WHITE PAPER] Carrier asset utilization and allocation best practices to reduce operating costs

[WHITE PAPER] Housing affordability issues put brakes on flatbed demand

[WHITE PAPER] Data in the fast lane – managing automotive logistics amid component shortages

Building a bridge between ocean and domestic transportation markets

What is expected during peak season?

Freight data can assist CPG companies in mitigating risks of freight cost inflation

CPG companies can benefit from real-time data to offset rising transportation costs

Paper and packaging companies face rising input and freight costs

Lowering freight costs to alleviate margin pressure for CPG companies

[PODCAST] E-Commerce for LTL: Why Freight Shippers are Mastering E-Commerce Logistics

Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

4 Freight broker challenges when there is a lack of freight technology

5 Transportation Data and Insight Reports to Guide Freight Brokers

What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

Why truckload freight quotes using automation are more accurate

RFP management made easy with SONAR SCI

Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

Why accurate predictive freight rates are only possible with holistic and real-time data

LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations

What is transportation rate forecasting and why do I need real-time data to forecast accurately

Enterprise Freight Management: 7 Last-Minute Thoughts to Boost Efficiency

10 Warehouse KPIs that impact freight management

[PODCAST] Blockchain in Shipping & Freight: A Pragmatic & Frank Discussion

How asset-based carriers are using predictive freight rates

Why asset-based carriers are using freight tech to recruit truck drivers

Increasing Freight Broker Profit: 3 Best Practices

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