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[WHITE PAPER] Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks

FreightWaves SONAR

Meet the new year, same as the old year? Meanwhile, shippers face the challenge of managing their day-to-day transportation networks during a period of unprecedented supply chain disruption. Either one would be a challenge, but performing both at the same time presents additional challenges in a carriers’ market. at the same time.

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Trade agreements and logistics data: why proactive planning always wins

FreightWaves SONAR

And that’s especially true when considering new carriers or using other modes of transportation. This lack of insight affects network visibility and makes it difficult to know what current transportation rates are, what trends are rising and falling at any time, and how logistics data is changing over time. Request a SONAR Demo.

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8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

And likewise, maritime transportation has been a dominant player in global transportation for decades. Ships are one of the most basic cargo components for global freight transport. 90% of goods are transported by container ships. That does not mean that it does not have its own challenges to overcome.

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What Is Specimen and Sample Delivery? Here’s Why Your Delivery Business Needs It

WorkWave

Specimen and sample delivery in the medical industry refers to the transportation of biological materials, such as blood, urine, tissues or other bodily fluids, from one location to another for diagnostic testing or research purposes. What is specimen and sample delivery?

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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Review transportation pricing and contracts regularly. Request a SONAR Demo.

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How to Start a Medical Courier Business in 9 Simple Steps (2024)

WorkWave

With the increasing demand for reliable and efficient transportation of medical supplies, specimens, and equipment, there is plenty of opportunity for growth in this field. Meet all necessary licensing and legal obligations 6. For example, lab specimens need to be carefully transported to avoid any contamination or spoilage.

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BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

FreightWaves SONAR

This service joins different methods of long-haul shipping to help smooth overall transportation hand-offs. It can also refer to the transportation of shipping goods over short distances. Global supply chains rely on multimodal transport to ship goods from manufacturers that are far from their end customers.