FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 8, 2025

Here are three strategic ways shippers can use this data to their advantage. Navigating Low-Volume or Structurally Weak Markets In contrast, weak or low-density markets can present a different kind of challenge. Market density and balance —the flow of freight in and out of a region—can make or break the success of a new location.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

The transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Even today, some companies are planning distribution fleet routes using legacy applications that are not a patch on the solutions now available.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

The present paper will also consider the causes and effects of port congestion in ocean freight, as well as the existing and potential solutions to this problem. Container Availability Port congestion impacts on the availability of containers as well. Port congestion is influenced by different factors.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 16, 2025

To encourage and reward safe operation, DHL Supply Chain used data from telematics systems and other platforms to develop a dashboard with a scorecard so operators and their supervisors can see how they are doing. A video recording of the June 10 program will be available on ITA’s website for on-demand viewing at no charge.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 21, 2025

This trend indicates declining carrier availability. About the Chart of the Week The FreightWaves Chart of the Week is a chart selection from SONAR that provides an interesting data point to describe the state of the freight markets. After that, the Chart of the Week will be archived on FreightWaves.com for future reference.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

Factors such as traffic congestion, incorrect addresses, weather conditions and customer availability can disrupt even the best-planned routes. Automated systems can analyze real-time traffic data, weather conditions and customer availability to make dynamic adjustments to delivery routes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Together, they presented the vision for the future and innovation priorities. Innovation Pillars: Diagnose: primarily powered by Infor Process Mining, this capability helps organizations gain visibility into business processes, uncover non-conforming variants, identify critical bottlenecks, and optimize operations based on data.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

By analyzing the set of vehicles available, the human resources, and the processes required for each delivery, it becomes easier to increase efficiency, agility, savings, and safety. A lower volume of incidents means that vehicles are available for operation for longer.

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Freight Waves

JULY 11, 2025

At a Chatham House rules presentation by officials from those startups, the focus tended to be on zero emission vehicles and other green technologies. In an interview with FreightWaves following his presentation at WEX, El Khoury–whose past positions in the trucking sector include being chief strategy officer at truckload carrier U.S.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Developing a well-defined resource management plan can help optimize the workforce and transportation availability. Customer Availability The schedule can also be impacted by customers being unavailable to receive deliveries. This data-driven approach can help delivery businesses make informed decisions to optimize their operations.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 13, 2025

In the weeks immediately following the announcement of the tariff suspension, container reservations increased by almost 200%, indicating considerable pent-up demand, according to shipping data. Industry experts said that although the present rate spiking is difficult, it might only last a short while. What Comes Next?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This is a blessing for third-party logistics providers,who have won large amounts of new business for this reason alone Click here to download my free presentation 4. Very detailed specifications must be prepared by enterprises, with full disclosure of all available data before a quotation from service providers is attained.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With Connected Training, which is now available in beta in the UK, customers can have a data-driven training experience designed for continuous, remote learning via the Samsara Driver App.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, fixed slotting strategies assign products to specific locations based on historical data rather than dynamic needs, and hardcoded rules assign specific tasks to workers based on static roles or zones, rather than dynamically allocating tasks based on workload or real-time conditions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In the fast-paced, data-driven environment of today’s warehouse and distribution operations, data visualization has become a linchpin of decision-making, productivity, and user satisfaction. I recently paid a visit to a prospective customer site, and my experience there reminded me of the importance of data visualization.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Below, we delve into some of the top pest control software options currently available, showcasing their standout features and the unique advantages they bring to the table. Efficiency Tools: Automates reporting and integrates real-time weather data to improve service planning. Pricing Evolves pricing is available upon request.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Some ecommerce brands send their inventory pretty early on in the process, but aren’t ready to go live and start selling because they’re still in setup mode, or configuring their data, or are prepping a marketing push. Any time I present a webinar I can tell how much people get out of it. It really depends.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

They help businesses organize and analyze data, leading to better decision-making and improved efficiency. In supply chain management, it can represent complex data sets, such as transportation costs, inventory levels, and supplier relationships. Matrices store historical sales data, allowing analysts to identify trends and patterns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2025

The presentations provided a clear account of the companys continued investment in product development and operational capabilities, alongside practical use cases from customer deployments. Recent examples included the rollout of a new inventory planning application and the introduction of a hybrid AI-powered demand forecasting engine.

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WorkWave

JUNE 11, 2025

There’s a misconception that reviewing monthly reports is the same thing as making data-driven decisions. Definition and Core Functions By definition, reporting is the process of organizing, formatting and presenting historical business data in structured formats like dashboards, spreadsheets and summary documents.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cybersecurity and Data Protection: While not a primary focus during his first term, the rise in cyberattacks and growing concerns over intellectual property theft, particularly from China, led to the implementation of targeted measures. Participate in public consultations and policy discussions to voice industry concerns.

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Radius Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Technological Advancements: While larger corporations can afford to invest in automation, data analytics, and advanced logistics systems, SMBs often struggle to keep up with these technological shifts, putting them at a disadvantage regarding operational efficiency. This also reduces the carbon footprint, aligning with sustainability goals.

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WorkWave

APRIL 16, 2025

When they were presented with the opportunity to test the new Wavelytics Marketing Analytics platform, they were eager to jump on board. I love data. With a user-friendly, flexible dashboard, users gain a 360-degree view into marketing prospects, customers and performance. I love Excel. But I dont like wasting time, explains Jablonski.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2025

Everstream Analytics is sitting on a vast trove of risk data. The company applies AI and other analytics to this data to provide supply chain risk analytics and insights to its clients. Everstreams data document 471 attacks in 2024. These predictions mostly seem obvious. and the UK.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 11, 2025

Daily reservations on this vital trade route have fallen 25% from the same time last year, according to data from SONAR’s Container Atlas. The data suggests huge changes in trans-Pacific trade patterns. peaked on March 19th, but have since decreased by an incredible 31%, according to Container Atlas data. The China-U.S.

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IFS Blogs

JULY 14, 2025

CRM Data and Old Contacts Revisit old quotes, inactive accounts, and partially worked leads. Let that data guide your next prospecting list. Do any of the lanes present a problem for you – hard to cover and inconsistent service? Deliver on promises—and back it up with data, reporting, and proactive insights.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 18, 2024

I familiarize myself with every level of their account so if the Happiness Engineer in charge is not available, I can step in right away, providing consistency with the day-to-day support, not just showing up if something is wrong. The ShipMonk CX way is being present for your clients.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

The presentation discussed the results of a survey conducted at the end of last year, with more than 5,000 carriers and shippers participating, split about equally, on their expectations for 2025. Only 20% expect a supply-side issue, such as driver availability, to be the biggest factor driving pricing this year.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 16, 2025

mi in June, according to the report, which offered an overview of freight demand and sourced data from DAT Freight & Analytics. Looking ahead, Bahr pointed out that enforcement of regulations such as FMCSA’s ELP mandate and B-1 driver audits could reduce available capacity.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 4, 2025

But monthly data from the Port of Long Beach continues to show that the number of ZEVs operating at the state’s largest port is rising. The Port of Long Beach publishes monthly data on the number of ZEVs operating there and recently also has reported how many are battery-electric vehicles and how many operate on hydrogen.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

But before you can overcome the challenges borders present in last-mile delivery, its crucial that they better understand what youre up against. Adhering to Data Privacy and Security Laws Just as customer expectations have shifted along with technologys growing role in commerce and delivery, so have consumer protection regulations.

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Go Hire- Logistics

JUNE 16, 2025

In high volume recruiting, it's not just about filling positions rapidly, but to attracting the qualified, available, and interested candidates that fit the culture, and will stay the longest. High-volume recruiting presents distinct challenges due to the extensive scale and velocity required by hiring teams.

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Stord

JUNE 9, 2025

Brands need clear visibility into SKU-level costs, inventory availability, and shipping constraints to build tiers that make financial and operational sense. The onset of this strategy is reflected in recent economic data. That said, tiered offers require careful calibration. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S.

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Freight Waves

JULY 3, 2025

It requested data from UPS on the status of open positions, as well as the delivery rate for vehicles equipped with air conditioning. The Teamsters are prepared to fight UPS on every front with every available resource to shut down this illegal buyout program,” O’Brien said. UPS needs to live up to the existing contract.

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Stord

JUNE 5, 2025

Industry data found an average 70.19% cart abandonment rate 1. This behavior presents a significant opportunity for increased earnings. To further minimize friction, consider offering a clear and straightforward choice between a free standard option and a paid expedited option rather than presenting many confusing choices.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

The key to answering those to questions: actionable data and predictive analytics. A Proactive Approach Using Actionable Data. Additionally, relevant data can then be extracted and applied to a “blueprint” for subsequent natural events, improving the outcome each time. Predictive Analytics Enabling Risk Mitigation.

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