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Identifying freight market trends across all modes

FreightWaves SONAR

Short-haul volume growth shines a light on current trucking trends. Understanding freight trends from the beginning of the supply chain all the way through to delivery is important for all parties involved. The current trends in maritime shipping data suggest increased shipment delays and further inflationary pressures on rates.

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5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

FreightWaves SONAR

With the havoc 2020 caused, can shipping trends get any worse? Preparation becomes the name of the game in shipping trends, and being ahead becomes the new normal. If a business wants to “thrive” in 2021 abnormalities, it’s essential to consider the top trends to expect through the year. Congratulations and welcome to 2021!

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Understanding spot rate trends is like having a crystal ball

FreightWaves SONAR

Today’s transportation industry leaders are aware of the importance of staying up to date on market movements. The best way for people to gain the level of insight they crave is through high-frequency data, particularly insights into spot rate trends. Click here to schedule a demo. Why should I track spot rates?

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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

FreightWaves SONAR

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Major shippers and transporters have only so much space available to work within LTL shipping capacity. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Building a bridge between ocean and domestic transportation markets

FreightWaves SONAR

Understanding ocean shipping trends is vital to understanding the freight flows in domestic transportation markets. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. The post Building a bridge between ocean and domestic transportation markets appeared first on SONAR.

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

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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The for-hire trucking trends for 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

Locality and minimal resources are the defining characteristics of this transportation sector. However, carriers across the board need to recognize the trucking trends coming out of the for-hire trucking industry as they will inevitably carry over into larger carrier networks as well. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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