article thumbnail

5 Transportation Data and Insight Reports to Guide Freight Brokers

FreightWaves SONAR

More freight brokers are turning to technology and transportation data to grow their businesses by understanding the true freight market rate. . Part of that strategy lies in using the right transportation data, analysis and insightful reports, such as those provided within FreightWaves SONAR, to guide day-to-day operations.

Data 52
article thumbnail

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

FreightWaves SONAR

That has put intermodal further out of reach for spot shippers in the lanes outbound from L.A. Maritime data suggests that further shipment delays, elevated ocean rates and a strained domestic transportation network should be expected. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

How to Measure Success: KPIs for Inbound Logistics

WorkWave

What are inbound and outbound logistics? Both inbound and outbound logistics involve the transportation of products across various distribution channels, however inbound logistics deals with supply and outbound logistics fulfill demands. This guide outlines the essential KPIs you should be monitoring to ensure efficiency.

Inbound 52
article thumbnail

What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

FreightWaves SONAR

Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. This is seen exceptionally well when looking at rail capacity and transportation rates for the modern supply chain. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

article thumbnail

The four factors that impact freight trucking revenue and profitability

FreightWaves SONAR

Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Leading metrics for tracking overall and market-specific activity include: Inbound and outbound load daily change rates, like the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) in FreightWaves SONAR.

article thumbnail

Apparel companies shifting to air freight to offset congestion at ports

FreightWaves SONAR

Shippers are facing supply chain challenges from all sides – sourcing, manufacturing, global shipping and domestic transportation networks. Domestic transportation networks receive a great deal of attention, but shippers are having to make expensive decisions before products even arrive on U.S. Request a SONAR Demo.

Freight 98
article thumbnail

Identifying freight market trends across all modes

FreightWaves SONAR

Identifying trends in the maritime market is also important, because increased ocean freight impacts domestic transportation markets as freight arrives on shore. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. As capacity constraints remain prevalent, rates will continue to be driven higher.

Trends 94