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. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 8% to $4,757/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

In contrast to the softer packaging prices experienced in 2020, companies have experienced significant inflation rates to-date in 2021, which has made packaging an area of greater focus for shippers. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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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. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 1% to $5,456/FEU.

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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. Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) fell 1% to $4,553/FEU.

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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. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 11% to $1,381/FEU.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. It may be off a lower-than-normal base price but for importers and exporters suffering from lower sales, it’s almost certainly troubling news.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

That’s why the only way to figure out a real commission plan rests with knowledgeable sales. Managers will need to train carrier sales teams to understand the importance of using the correct carrier at the right time, and they must be able to negotiate effectively in order to maintain recurring revenue.

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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. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 11% to $1,621/FEU.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

More Resources Home January 10, 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 prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 176% to $4,391/FEU.

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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. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 7% to $5,097/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

In contrast to the softer packaging prices experienced in 2020, companies have experienced considerable inflation rates in 2021, which has made packaging an area of greater focus for shippers. There are no signs of the pressure on costs abating. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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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 prices (FBX11 Weekly) were also level at $1,467/FEU.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

More Resources Home February 22, 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 prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 2% to $4,587/FEU.

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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 prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 8% to $4,697/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 12, 2021

2) Showing the lanes where shippers have the most negotiating leverage. (3) While data that shows shippers where their rates are relative to the market is most obviously useful in negotiations, it is just as important in managing day-to-day operations. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Grasping the Fundamentals From labor costs that hinge on the median electrician’s pay of $27.36 per hour to ensuring your estimates cover both material costs and overhead, mastery over this estimating process is crucial. When it comes to electrical work, understanding the costs involved is crucial for planning your budget.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Among enterprise companies, one critical aspect of successful negotiation and capacity procurement is a better predictive outlook of both spot and contract truckload rates. Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. Data-driven insights provide a rubric for guiding RFP processes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

By identifying trends within the market, such as origin-destination pairings, brokers can better prioritize load quoting and execution. And leveraging shipping analytics in SONAR to inform those negotiations and conversations is essential. The reality is that even brokers are subject to the pricing structures of carriers.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home January 3, 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. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03) climbed 55% to $3,900/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2021

Maybe that’s not exactly true – there are also issues related to the semiconductor shortage, such as record used vehicle prices, consumers buying early in order to get their desired vehicles, and vows to ditch just-in-time inventory management. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

And as reported by Supply Chain 24/7 , “Leveraging technology, shippers are able to see regional trends and specific lane cost information, as well as driver preferences, while carriers have access to details like loading/unloading times and lane history data.” Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Inefficient operations: Absence of proper organization could lead to difficulties for warehouse staff in locating and picking items, causing wasted time and escalated labour costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

It can also show how a user’s targeted benchmark rate compares to the industry, the overall market, peers and at a pricing level. Paying below-market rates in highly volatile lanes could lead to additional costs. . Knowing the trends of the lanes can help widen their margins. . Intelligence is more than data or knowledge.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Inefficient operations : Absence of proper organization could lead to difficulties for warehouse staff in locating and picking items, causing wasted time and escalated labour costs.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Analysis Material Savings Waste Reduction 40

WorkWave

APRIL 3, 2024

In the realm of logistics and e-commerce, delivering exceptional customer experiences has become a non-negotiable priority for businesses striving to stay ahead. Moreover, advanced reporting tools enable businesses to track trends over time, identify patterns, and forecast future demand more accurately. Start Using RouteManager!

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Average contract rates show trends developing in long-term pricing agreements to prepare freight market participants for annual bids or any increases in shipping freight rates. Unlike the spot freight market, contracted agreements have a longer cycle and are typically negotiated on an annual basis. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

However, as regulations begin to get lifted and things are trending back to normalcy, the industry is starting to regain that lost ground. The new modern standard cuts costs, saves time and unveils potential opportunities that may not have been noticed without it. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

By knowing current shipping expenses, trends and competitor rates, managers can better select and organize freight loads. Overall, they are easy to implement and have lasting impacts on shipping success without the sky-high costs of legacy resources. From this base, managers can negotiate truckload freight quotes more efficiently.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

That has also increased the pressure on retailers to keep other freight and logistics costs low with more capital and expense being dedicated to the development of new omnichannel strategies. . Using SONAR data in contract negotiations with carriers and 3PLs. . Inflation in the prices of goods. Inflation in freight costs.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

On the other end, in last-mile fulfillment, which dominates shipping costs, businesses face a critical juncture due to economic pressures and high consumer expectations. This is why in 2023, leaning into digital tech solutions is non-negotiable for businesses striving for revenue growth. These considerations are pivotal for success.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

They banded together, and bought shares of the almost worthless company, driving up the price of the stock and pushing the hedge funds into a position where they lost those seemingly surefire bets. The benefit to the hedge funds is that they can pick up on trends and ensure that their money is ahead of any of those trends.

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Freightos

JANUARY 24, 2024

More Resources Home January 24, 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 prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 15% to $5,492/FEU.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

More Resources Home December 13, 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 prices (FBX11 Weekly) climbed 18% to $1,466/FEU.

Negotiating Skills 91

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

More Resources Home November 21, 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 prices (FBX11 Weekly) decreased 7% to $1,291/FEU.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More Resources Home December 6, 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 prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,243/FEU.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home November 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. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 6% to $1,211/FEU.

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