FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team will explain another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. In this article, you learn what the RESL Index is, what it may tell various freight market participants, and what the RESL Index can do for each freight market participant.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. His observations include trends in first and last-mile logistics, and the increase in SMEs entering global markets. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner?

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

Regardless of specific mode, the warehousing and distribution environment appears to be a common issue for many freight operators right now. In another JOC outlook article , William B. As a result, the freight markets have remained strong. Ocean and Air Trends. Tracking Trucking Activity. Cassidy discusses the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2023

In this article, we will discuss why benchmarking is so important, how it works, and how you can use it to maximize your efficiency when shipping goods. Final Thought Benchmarking your freight rates is an essential part of running a successful business in today’s increasingly competitive environment. What is Benchmarking?

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 1, 2021

In the first four months of 2021, bulk freight shippers have seen tight capacity and high rates for bulk trucking services. Both of those trends have continued in May and show no signs of letting up as we head into summer.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 16, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. First, local freight that is destined for ocean travel will now need to find another port of departure, likely destinations the ports of NJ/NY; Philadelphia; and Norfolk, VA.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. container costs from Asia to Los Angeles are over $1700 cheaper than freight bound for an East Coast port, such as New York. COULD WE LOSE CARRIER CAPACITY….WITHOUT

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Freight Volumes Stagnant As the U.S. Capacity Declining To further illustrate the impact of freight volumes on capacity, Figure 1.2

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 15, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. WILL 2024 BE A FREIGHT REBOUND YEAR? I certainly do not expect that we will return to freight volumes like we saw in 2021, and part of 2022. The below chart (Figure 2.1)

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Feels like 2022 For the majority of this year, volumes have seen their traditional seasonal patterns and have been trending above 2023 levels. Figure 1.1

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. While Mexico has surpassed China as the United States’ No.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. TRENDS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY. One of the well-known trends in the food and beverage industry is the continued growth of cold chains. This makes sustainability one of the top trends in the food and beverage industry.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. And while you can’t tell if a van is loaded or not, every single flatbed had freight on it. So, ladies and gentlemen, freight is still moving in this country.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. The slight upward trend continues with volumes and rejection rates (Figure 3.1). GOOD NEWS, BUT… Consumer spending is the biggest driver of the U.S.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. in the past 90 days, outbound volume from this market has increased almost 23 percent and the rate of carrier rejections has also shown an upward trend by over 50 percent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil. Adjust to a Carrier-centric Freight Market.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Reason for the drastic increase in freight prices . Probable events that will lead to a downfall in freight prices. Freight prices have climbed over 500% in the last year. .

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. As we all know, the freight market is cyclical. Why are the rates not cheaper if freight volumes are less than what we saw a few years ago? Will it happen tomorrow?

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Getting a better shipping experience is easy with an optimized supply chain and a robust freight brokerage setup. Creating the perfect supply chain can be a challenge, but freight managers can do some simple yet practical things. Increase Use of Collaborative Logistics Technology and Platforms. Connect with Turvo today to get started.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

12:30] Tell us about some of the trends you think are going to impact the industry over the next five years. 19:57] One trend I’ve seen over the past ten years is that the shippers didn’t necessarily have to pick a 3PL based on technology and investment. 30:05] Who do you think will be successful among the digital freight brokers? .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Regardless of segment, the need for technology and insight via real-time predictive freight rates that can explore the specifics are critical to success. Even worse, predictive freight rates using outdated data may do more harm than good. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As we’ve been doing every Monday, the SONAR team teaches you about another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants keep a pulse on U.S. bound ocean freight imports with the Port Import Market Share (PIMS). imports of ocean freight moves.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Retail delivery solutions continue to change to keep up with market trends. One rising trend is the continued focus on pharmaceutical and other temperature-controlled freight transportation.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. SUSTAINABILITY Growing climate issues are making sustainability a common trend in almost all industries. This makes sustainability one of the top trends in the food and beverage industry. As a result, hiring workers in the U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Being aware of the industry’s trends provides a significant advantage to both you and your company. Do you know what the current trends in logistics are? Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Struggling with Logistics Challenges? Let’s hear the latest updates from Rob!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. They must go beyond the standard delivery in transportation management, and consumers are pushing this trend forward.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In 1973, the ATA introduced the Truck Tonnage Index, a monthly estimation of the total weight of freight transported by truck in the United States. 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. Importance of Tonnage.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Domestic transportation demand patterns continue to trek eastward , shaking up entrenched freight flows and positioning the market for future rate hikes. Multiple factors are fueling this shift — from inventory correction to nearshoring — and the trend is not expected to reverse anytime soon. What does this mean for freight rates?

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 22, 2024 Brian Straight | Supply Chain Management Review May 21, 2024 More shippers are optimistic the market is stabilizing, even as new data suggests freight shipments continue to decline on a year-over-year basis.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A freight broker TMS has many vital functions that greatly enhance the operations of logistics companies. Collaboration with these systems provides excellent advantages to freight brokers, partners, and all involved in the process. Integrating a freight broker TMS yields many beneficial advantages for logistics companies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It adds that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, the index provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect in the next quarter and how these trends reflect the freight market. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? As a Freight Agent, this is where you can come in as a valuable resource for your shipper and carrier relationships.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Domestic transportation demand patterns continue to trek eastward , shaking up entrenched freight flows and positioning the market for future rate hikes. Multiple factors are fueling this shift — from inventory correction to nearshoring — and the trend is not expected to reverse anytime soon. What does this mean for freight rates?

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3PL Links

JULY 17, 2024

This is because trends and technologies are created to keep up with shifts in consumer behavior, new sustainability criteria, better efficiency, and decreased errors among many other factors that spur innovation in logistics systems. A reality that employs innovation and new technologies to become far more feasible. Read on for more.

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