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

FreightWaves SONAR

Many LTL industry trends, including capacity limitations, increasing accessorials, surcharge rates, changes in market trends and buying patterns, are almost certain to continue through 2021 and for some time to come. Download the White Paper. How to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements.

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How Regional Networks Create Trucking Efficiency

GlobalTranz

While large national networks comprise a significant percentage of transportation service providers' shipping options, several challenges present if these are the only OTR freight transportation sources considered, including. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Learn More.

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These 7 Industrial Procurement Trends will Impact Supply Chain & Logistics in 2018

GlobalTranz

The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Companies Will Seek New Ways to Use Technology in Procurement.

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Understanding the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index

3PL Insights

The seasonally adjusted data is a more accurate depiction of the trends because it factors out seasonal dips and peaks unrelated to economic activity. The current base year is 2015, meaning from 2015 to the present day, truck tonnage has increased by 9.8%. The index uses seasonally adjusted data and non-seasonally adjusted data.

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Logistics Business Magazine

Through panel discussions, webinars, case stories, white papers and new videos, the company’s experts will provide first-hand information about material handling products and industry solutions.

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5 Ways Shipping Analytics in SONAR Adds Value For Brokers

FreightWaves SONAR

And disruption continues to evolve and present new challenges, including a misplaced perception that digital technology will threaten such companies’ success. By identifying trends within the market, such as origin-destination pairings, brokers can better prioritize load quoting and execution. Download the White Paper.

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

True transportation cost analysis goes well beyond benchmarking to analyze, monitor and forecast trends that can be used to the shipper’s advantage. A trend that continues among shippers nationwide is better monitoring and utilization of analysis within the supply chain. Download the White Paper. Consider this fact.