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Resources to help deepen your understanding of the freight market

FreightWaves SONAR

The industry has been propelled forward at lightning speed in recent years, thanks in large part to an intensifying focus on technology. Fortunately, hopeful changemakers can look to several resources to broaden their understanding of both the freight market and the industry as a whole.

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Logistics carbon footprint reduction best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

And ultimately, eliminating the need for excess trucks on the road helps the carrier costs overall and allows for available resource management. Track the data to know when intermodal might be more cost-effective than rail Tracking real-time data proves beneficial to all levels of the transportation industry. Request a SONAR Demo.

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

FreightWaves SONAR

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. With so many factors to consider, businesses in this industry may find it challenging to narrow down exactly where they should focus their time and money. Increase freight management efficiency with the right data and resources in your toolkit.

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Shippers: Have you considered contracted or outsourced fleets?

Locus

Transportation networks form the vital nerve center for every delivery-focused organization. Even the industry’s titans, who boast sizable in-house fleets, often find themselves outsourcing orders to third-party carriers due to overwhelming volumes and the absence of logistical infrastructure in specific areas and countries.

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5 data prerequisites for carrier predictive freight rating in logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

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. Initial demand on the industry will likely generate a stronger ROI for trucking carriers through higher trucking spot rates.

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What Shipping Analytics Tools Should Freight Market Participants Have in Their Freight Stack?

FreightWaves SONAR

Collaborative analytics resources to inform conversations. Transportation only provides a partial picture of an industry. Multi-angled views like distribution center wait times help to avoid surprises. . Compliance management resources. Put the right shipping analytics tools to work with freight data resources.

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What Is a Freight Rate Index?

FreightWaves SONAR

Yes, industry experts have spoken about the value of supply chain metrics for years. A freight index is a calculation based on industry freight data. And even once the analytics begin working correctly, recurring maintenance costs make in-house resources cost-prohibitive. Request a SONAR Demo. Download the White Paper.

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