FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Successful supply chain management depends on the ability to collect data and apply it accordingly. 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. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

It is a challenge for many shippers and carriers to know where they should put their focus and where the data directs them to go. According to FleetOwner , “ trucking companies must go where the data leads them, not where they think it is going to lead them. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. Here are a few things managers need to keep in mind when working with real-time freight data for pricing purposes. . Download the White Paper. Shippers may not track this data independently.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 24, 2021

Todd Maiden reported Wells Fargo believes 2021 will be a banner year for container shipping on the rails, citing strong year-over-year comps and sustained import growth. Trucking has a decisive advantage on shorter, irregular runs moving in or out of less populated regions, which are also core reasons to view lane-by-lane market data too.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

As 2021 begins, new growth and adjustments need freight managers’ attention to start the recovery process. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. Data will ensure smooth operations and successful executions at every point along the supply chain.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. The index is updated every month but experiences a one-month lag between data compilation and reporting. The tonnage index for July 2021 was 109.8,

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to reshape the supply chain, we're looking ahead to the emerging trends in warehousing you need to be aware of to ensure your organization thrives in 2021. Five Emerging Trends In Warehousing To Prepare For In 2021. The warehouse of 2021 and beyond will be as much of a technology center as an inventory center.

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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. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

An updated and modernized freight tech stack will make a recovery possible in 2021. Apply big data through advanced analytics to understand current load rates, including predictive modeling of future rates. Big data remains essential now during this recovery phase aimed at improving carrier operations. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

The first of the for-hire trucking trends to drive decisions in 2021 is simple— capacity. In 2021, market experts predict a surge in freight volume through an acceleration of Class 8 orders at the end of 2020. Download the White Paper. Therefore, capacity is expected to grow ever tighter for the first half of 2021. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Instead of wasting resources to guess at which lanes and shippers meet minimum load requirements, capturing real-time freight data helps carriers identify their top performers, review eligibility for shipper-of-choice status and ensure everything runs more smoothly. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Download the White Paper. Partner with trucking carriers to meet 2021 fully prepared . And it begins with getting access to the comprehensive freight data needed to help diversify the trucking carriers mix and restore the biggest opportunities for advancement. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

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. Capture pricing data for LTL freight.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

And to survive 2021, freight management parties need to know a few things about the value of shipping lane acuity and how SONAR makes insight into possible. Download the White Paper. Insight into shipping lane acuity empowers freight management parties with real-time freight data that’s actionable, insightful and valuable.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Many asset-based carriers utilize freight broker and data technology to recruit truck drivers and reel in new talent. And it’s critical to know how carriers can tap data and analytics technology to boost driver morale and attract more talent. . Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Companies are rapidly adopting and using real-time data to clearly understand challenges to better mitigate unexpected problems when they arise. In fact, logisticians should consider these top five use cases of increased visibility and data within logistics and how they improve throughput. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

Co-hosts Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor discuss why freight brokers are overpaying their carriers to haul loads during the first week of 2021 on this episode of #WithSONAR. Falasca and Taylor explain the value of real-time data as market conditions have changed since the holidays. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Schulz in Supply Chain 24/7 , “Unlike past years, 2021 will likely be one where a fortuitous combination of pricing discipline and high barriers to entry meet an industry determined not to waste what’s likely a once-a-decade pricing conundrum for shippers fueled by growth in e-commerce.” Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

However, it has no immunity to rising costs and fees, changes in taxes, mobile data expenses, and penalties. Download the White Paper. Since the beginning of 2021, maritime shipping lines will need to refocus on safety compliance. Managers need to contend with this challenge on a regular basis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Normally, spot rates in this lane fall to their lowest points of the year in the winter months of January and February, but that has not been the case so far in 2021. . Download the White Paper. And it all begins with getting the right data sources and insights at your fingertips to navigate the freight market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

[Should] you just figure out if it should be 5% or 6% [without data]?” In our recent white paper , we discussed the growing importance of carrier utilization. This will be key in 2021. SONAR is near-real-time data. That’s why the only way to figure out a real commission plan rests with knowledgeable sales.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

From the pandemic through the severe winter weather of 2021, troubles like these are why supply chain business intelligence is critical during this time of recovery. Download the White Paper. Streamlined reporting and data sharing among all parties Access to data and easy options for sharing information is essential.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The tech is using data to its full potential to better anticipate events, avoid risks and create solutions. For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. billion by the end of 2021. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

And part of that implies a need to recognize the value of real-time versus lagging data too. Download the White Paper. FreightWaves’ Carbon Intelligence will unify the data streams to show current environmental impacts, total emissions and, most importantly, highlight opportunities to reduce them. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The state of logistics in 2021 continues to undergo transformation and disruption (continued from 2020), and while companies are looking for new logistics strategies to stay proactive, there comes a point at which supply chain leaders need a simple, fast way to view market conditions. Consistent data collection. Near-real-time data.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

A recently published DHL white paper on Revisiting Pandemic Resilience sheds light into what the logistics sector has learned from the race against COVID-19 to be best prepared to handle public health emergencies in the future. Forming strong partnerships and leveraging data analytics will be key.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

The winter weather events of early 2021 have aided in keeping spot rates elevated through what is normally a slow season for trucking. The rates are derived from a combination of carrier costs, tender data and demographic information. Download the White Paper. Epilogue by Jason Vanover).

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 21, 2020

We’ve seen it before with Amazon cloud computing when the company needed to boost its data handling capabilities. billion to develop an air hub in Kentucky that’s slated to open in 2021 and will be home to fifty aircraft. So what happens when the e-commerce giant turns its eye towards logistics? It’s also investing $1.5

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Enabling Data-Driven Decision-Making. ?Access

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 14, 2021

Download the White Paper. For carriers to stay strategic, they must recognize that demand is growing and apply trucking data to plan accordingly. However, it does represent a need to have more accurate and timely data when making any decision. It accelerated e-commerce expansion, unlike anything in history.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Congratulations and welcome to 2021! And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. If a business wants to “thrive” in 2021 abnormalities, it’s essential to consider the top trends to expect through the year. The short answer?

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices. A confident, data-driven trucking RFP undertaking can make a big difference in freight spend.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

For instance, the image shows a wait time of 135 minutes on February 21, 2021, one week following Winter Storm Uri. However, the current wait of 99 minutes on March 7, 2021 is significantly lower than the wait time observed in recent years. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. To help shippers prepare, we will examine contributing factors that will play a significant role in the 2021 truckload freight market. The Truckload Capacity Crunch Will Continue Into 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It always goes back to using data as a best practice for all aspects of freight management. Download the White Paper. Logistics automation continues to benefit from the increased viability of advanced analytics Data analytics provide a wide range of benefits for shippers that can properly harness logistics automation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It always goes back to using data as a best practice for all aspects of freight management. Download the White Paper. Logistics automation continues to benefit from the increased viability of advanced analytics Data analytics provide a wide range of benefits for shippers that can properly harness logistics automation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

Political instability, Brexit, pent-up consumer demand, spot versus contract considerations, and more complicate freight managers’ duties and add more transportation data to the industry. And the crux of the whole process rests on the timeliness and validity of any data-driven insights available. Download the White Paper.

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