FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Managers can calculate freight rate charge estimates to see what needs to be passed on to customers and what needs to be made up for elsewhere in the supply chain. Freight calculators can also help with budgeting to ensure suppliers, drivers, employees, and third-party members are all covered. Why are logistics calculators so popular.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

“What’s the best way to use data to beat your competition as a freight brokerage business?” Freight brokers are continually looking for the latest and greatest ways to add value and keep costs under control through new freight brokerage software. SaaS-based freight brokerage software is critical to staying competitive.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The freight market is always changing; that is why you need the freight forecasting platform with the most current data and insights. Watch the episode below: SONAR is the only freight forecasting platform that combines contract tender data with spot rate data to create predictive freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And even the freight management analytics of five years ago do not necessarily respond well to today’s shifting and changing market. And that all begins with deploying advanced freight management analytical resources and tools that actively work to lower all risks, ranging from detention through final mile management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

And one of the easiest ways to keep up-to-date with the latest news and trends is to follow the available top freight podcasts. Managers, team members, and anyone involved in freight tracking, shipping, logistics or management can benefit from the information and insight provided in these great freight, logistics, and supply chain podcasts.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

There are many aspects of day-to-day shipping processes that any freight broker must monitor. According to TruckingInfo.com , “Some envision technology in the freight market doing what Uber and Lyft have done in the ride-sharing market or Airbnb in the vacation market. Transportation costs are among the most critical of these.

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Dedola Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

In the current economic climate, characterized by volatile freight rates and limited capacity and equipment, importers face unprecedented challenges. Expedited ocean freight services have emerged as a viable option, offering significant benefits in these turbulent times.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Responsible freight management parties have a duty to understand how their enterprise goals impact others. These include: Risk of higher freight spend through waiting costs. USA and IMCSIF.USA to prioritize your use of intermodal based on accurate freight market rates. Risk of loss at terminals.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

What are the biggest contributors to freight spend? Is it freight pricing models, capacity constraints, lackluster carrier density or something else? And while leveraging a freight rate index or ocean import data to lower detention risk , the sheer size of the supply chain makes management difficult at best.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

When it comes to establishing truckload freight quotes for customers, it is essential to use automation to get the most accurate results and offer the most competitive rates. To that end, let’s take a closer look at the value of truckload freight quotes that use automation. Automated truckload freight quotes reduce delays.

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Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

Payment Management Forms Another Key Freight-Use for Blockchain-Based Systems. Scheduling Through Blockchain Increases Freight Planning and Accuracy in Recordkeeping. Increased visibility of freight scheduling through blockchain is one of the ways blockchain may impact and benefit logistics, especially as it relates to wasted capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Successful freight brokerages combine networking and business skills to add capacity through carrier sourcing to secure more customers’ loads. Since they act as both carriers and shipper-like entities, the right blend of freight broker resources is essential to maximizing value. Near real-time data. Market intelligence tools.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

Due to the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year, the freight business has experienced marketplace volatility. According to PS Market Research , shippers and freight management parties expect to see a tremendous growth rate of 8.0% Checking incoming freight from the source is vital.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

And the freight routing guide is the best place to begin. Prescribes routes based on shipment size and origin The freight routing guide is a series of instructions that indicate the modes, service levels and other requirements for each inbound and outbound shipment. Labeling is a critical aspect of any logistics operation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Optimizing truckload freight spend is essential in today’s freight market. Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. Choose the right carrier based on landed freight spend. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Without adequate data and information on the freight market, shippers can find themselves in the same disadvantageous position as Mr. David. Shippers’ primary operation is not moving freight; it’s processing food, or manufacturing auto parts, or selling office supplies. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Avoid destinations with a lower likelihood of an empty backhaul One significant aspect of freight management to consider is the risk of empty backhauls. Download the White Paper.

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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

JULY 24, 2023

Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. Measuring performance with transportation KPIs and freight data is getting easier. Budgeting and managing freight costs are critical to overcoming any disruptions and increasing profitability.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 11, 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. Spot rates continue to rise as freight flows to the spot market – particularly on the West Coast. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Freight consolidation (commonly referred to as retail consolidation, or simply consolidation) is not a new concept. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

East Asia – April 29, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. April 29, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $2,328/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. Let’s give you the top 10 warehouse KPIs to track that will inevitably impact freight management. Since on-time delivery accounts for both inbound and outbound freight , it has a natural effect on the full supply chain. On-time deliveries.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Asset-based carriers have found using predictive freight rates improves their business. According to Transport Topics , the majority (66%) of freight management parties believe analytics will be essential to staying competitive in the near future. Additional uses of predictive freight rates for asset-based carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Once weather like the snowstorm in Colorado or the one seared into Texans’ Valentine’s Day memory hits, it’s easy to predict what is going to happen next—the freight market in the area halted to a stand-still and strangled capacity , as also reported by The Dallas Morning News. Capacity signals for the freight market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Freight demand tends to climb leading into a storm and then falls off in the markets heavily affected in the days immediately following severe weather (and the length of disruption depends on the damage done). The problem that FEMA faces currently is that the freight market is tighter than it has been in recent history.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

The transportation of freight not needing the entire space of a truck is LTL freight. Trucking rates vary depending on the type of freight, load size and destination. Why changes in parcel or truckload rates impact LTL Freight. It is much like rideshare for freight shipments.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Hurricane Milton battered the west coast of Florida last week.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

They discuss how to use freight data to improve conversations and build trust with your customers. While reefer tender rejections are high nationwide, there are key areas of the country that shippers are having the hardest time getting their freight covered. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Successful freight trucking depends on the joining of profitable loads with timely delivery. Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Broken down to reefer, dry van and flatbed.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca focused on freight forecasting during COVID-19 on this episode of #WithSONAR. Know more, faster – and find just what you need with SONAR’s freight intelligence around the activities and hallmarks of the freight market! Get a Demo of SONAR's Lane Scorecard.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 18, 2021

Understanding freight trends from the beginning of the supply chain all the way through to delivery is important for all parties involved. Identifying trends in the maritime market is also important, because increased ocean freight impacts domestic transportation markets as freight arrives on shore.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The best freight brokers ask the right questions in freight broker sales when prospecting for new business. The 5 Questions the Best Freight Brokers Ask when Prospecting. This is one of the most important qualifiers for the best freight brokers when prospecting shippers. Sample questions the best freight brokers ask: .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Establishing a practical freight routing guide helps outline essential rules of engagement for vendors, clients and supply chain managers. Request a FreightWaves SONAR or a SONAR SCI demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new heights is the process of intermodal freight shipping. Freight management parties need to know the vital data points that can help keep intermodal lanes moving smoothly and efficiently while also keeping shipping rates and costs under control.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And despite freight market volatility, the freight market continues expanding. According to Globe News Wire , “The Freight and Logistics Market are estimated to grow at a CAGR of approximately 5% during the forecast period.” Connect your scorecard resources to freight forecasting platform tools, such as SONAR Lane Scorecard.

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