FLS Transport

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Roadcheck 2020 is live… The FMCSA releases an under 21 pilot… Driver exits could add to the capacity crunch… trucking jobs are up… and aggressive rate trends are expected ahead. The first 7 months of 2020 has resulted in $290.6 Test it out for yourself and get a free demo today. Get the details.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. See description of the just-released FreightWaves Trusted Rate Assessment Consortium (TRAC) spot rate data on pages 5-6. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

Despite the revenue declines posted by the industry in 2020, we believe that industry freight spend is just as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and higher freight rates. Like many industries, 2020 was challenging for the paper and packaging industry. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 20, 2021

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we plan to publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. Truckload demand remains elevated with accepted tender volume hitting a new high, even surpassing holiday 2020 levels. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 21, 2021

Gaining steam from an already-high level, accepted tenders are up 4% over the past month and are 15% higher than 2020 levels. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. The same index from China to the North America West Coast is up a relatively modest 174% y/y. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 28, 2021

Throughout the period of economic recovery following the early 2020 recession, the growth in new and existing home sales seemed inexorable. Meanwhile, the lack of available lots, expensive building materials and labor availability issues have slowed recent construction trends. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. Without excellent and clear communication, these trends will not be identified and acted upon until it is too late.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75 E-commerce sales increased as a result of the epidemic post-2020. growth over February 2020. growth over February 2020. Request a Turvo Demo. . trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Agile freight management is another go-to supply chain execution strategy Throughout 2020 the value of adaptability and flexibility within logistics was proven. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 27, 2021

The societal and economic challenges of 2020 have constructed a positive outlook for transportation in 2021. It would be an oversight to kick off a 2021 outlook without addressing the structural changes to supply and demand as a result of what 2020 materialized into. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

FreightWaves scientific rates are predicting a return to a slow downward trend after the impacts of the past month’s winter storms recede. The overriding trend prior to these storms was that of a slow loosening of the market, as indicated by existing predictive capabilities Remember that the need to stay strategic is paramount.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

However, 2020 helped shed light on just how behind the industry is compared to others. Prioritizing moves based on inbound and outbound data trends. Request a SONAR Demo. The freight transportation industry has always been slow to adopt new advances in tools, software and automation. Industry expert guidance as a best practice.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. Request a demo here or email info@mytmc.com. Gartner, Market Guide for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms, Bart De Muynck, 25 February 2020.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Measure invoiced rates against market trends. The billed or invoiced rates should always reflect current market trends. And 2020 taught the logistics industry that disruption is indeed the new normal. Request a SONAR demo online to get started. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As explained by Grainger , “In today’s global economy, technology trends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data have become an indispensable part of everyday business. In 2020 supply chains have shown that freight market dynamics can change within hours. That’s been the dominant trend in 2020.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Yes, AI and machine learning build on algorithms to isolate historical trends and derive a likely transportation rate. But this is 2020. And the past data trends are obsolete and rapidly becoming more so. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Source: SONAR). Source: SONAR).

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Unfortunately, the trials of 2020 taught supply chain leaders that planning on the typical expectations will not always work. How can an organization sum up contractual differences within a single source without considering individual nuances and unique trucking trends of each shipping lanes? Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 14, 2021

posted a similar gain in March over February, sharply reversing a declining trend. The trend reversal in January and February has warranted a second look a few months later. Many companies are still struggling to replenish inventory from the surge of demand in 2020. Request a SONAR Demo. Epilogue by Jason Vanover).

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The issue with recruiting and retaining truckers is that it is difficult to do so without understanding actual market trends and volatility. . It was predicted the industry would be down approximately 200,000 drivers by the end of 2020. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started by clicking the button below.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Surviving the tumultuous year of 2020 represented the most critical challenge shipping leaders had to face in years. The remainder of 2021 will be subject to continuous spot versus contract balancing 2020 showed the industry that adaptability remains critical during times of disruption. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Part of this requires an understanding of which shipping trends are being utilized by other carriers. In a changing market, carriers will find that these trends are incredibly beneficial in ensuring that they are up to date with which direction the market is moving and will assist with carrier revenue. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Unfortunately, the wide variances of 2020 revealed those fluctuations could grow more severe than anyone realized. As a result, carriers found themselves at the heart of an in-demand crowd with finite capacity resources, facing a growing carrier trend for more and faster service. Request a SONAR Demo.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux. However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes.

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Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Between the Covid-19 waves, a trend emerged in the US and the rest of the world that earned the popular name of ‘revenge shopping’. According to McKinsey’s latest consumer pulse survey, Spending in March 2020 was down by 18% as compared to two years later. Schedule Demo. Sources: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The solution: Recognizing market trends as they occur in real-time is easier with access to actionable, insightful data. And as 2020 taught the industry, a lack of planning for sudden changes in international trade will contribute to catastrophic, supply chain-wide failures. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

At that point capacity was tightening as 2020 began, due to carriers being less willing to enter the market. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Spot rates during the time of disruption from the flooding were the highest of 2019, outside of holiday season at the end of the year.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

According to the American Trucking Association, the industry faced a shortage of over 80,000 drivers in 2021, projected to grow to 160,000 by 2030 if current trends continue. Brief Insights on Emerging Trends Advances in Automation and AI Automation and artificial intelligence are set to revolutionize the transportation industry.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The use of logistics automation means making it easier than ever to adapt and adjust to changing market trends and consumer demands. from 2020 to 2027.” Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo , via the button below, to better navigate the freight market today. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Turvo

JULY 31, 2020

According to Jeff Berman of Logistics Management , “Due to a confluence of COVID-19-driven factors, including reduced consumer demand, lower import levels, heavy job losses, the ongoing United States-China trade war, and overall economic unease, a case can be made that the 2020 peak season is shaping up to be much different than normal.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

Obviously, during periods of high-demand, as seen throughout 2020, carriers are likely to take and accept as many loads as possible. A few ways to apply data to enable this level of strategic positioning include: Tracking granular market conditions that may deviate from nationwide industry trends. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. But without a doubt 2020 was a significant game-changer for the freight load industry. Click the button below to request a FreightWaves SONAR demo. Request a SONAR Demo. This must always remain the focus of the entire supply chain.

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Locus

AUGUST 13, 2024

A recent study predicts that the number of warehouses globally will rise from 151,000 in 2020 to 180,000 by 2025. In addition to this increase, there’s an emerging trend of converting retail spaces into mini warehouses. Schedule a demo with us today!

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

That real-time data yields valuable insights into current ocean freight trends, issues and alternatives that logistics managers need to be aware of at all times. And while COVID-19 was the significant disruption of 2020, the disruption that will shape 2021 was the Suez Canal event. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

OCTOBER 16, 2022

In 2020, the total returns in the US accounted for $428 billion in lost sales, which was a whopping $761 billion in 2021. There was a 178% jump in merchandise returned between 2020 and 2021. The total returns in terms of lost sales in 2021 were larger than the US federal government’s national defense spending in 2020.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Still, if they view the overall averages within FreightWaves SONAR, it’s much easier to navigate the freight market, and they can effectively know how carrier profitability is trending. The volatility on the markets in 2020 highlighted the supply chain’s vulnerability to deviations and disruptions.

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