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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

To start, it’s evident that the use of a refrigerated freight truck is required when transporting perishables or goods that need to maintain a specific temperature. With the dry van option, various goods like raw materials or non-perishables that don’t require temperature maintenance can be transported. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Blockchain and its Implications for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Shipchain

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Failure to maintain proper temperatures or traceability within the pharma supply chain can have disastrous outcomes that directly impact patients and their family members. As an incorruptible ledger, the blockchain ensures pharmaceuticals are maintained at the proper temperatures and appropriately distributed and kept in secure facilities.

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The Power of Telematics Combined With Route Optimization

WorkWave

MAY 8, 2024

This blog post will explore what telematics is, why it’s crucial for last-mile delivery and the vital role it plays when combined with route optimization platforms. Telematics devices continuously monitor vital metrics such as fuel consumption, mechanical codes and fluid temperatures. That’s where telematics comes in.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Real-time sensors and IoT-enabled technology to monitor temperature and time limitations. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo. And a few tips for adapting cold chain functionalities include: Modifying equipment for super-cold load transportation.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] FreightWaves SONAR spot freight market data sources

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

In today’s world, an array of el ectronic logging devices and telematic capabilities continuously report location, temperature readings and more data back to their respective carrier and TMS platforms. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started today. Request a SONAR Demo. That’s simply not true.

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Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

For instance, consider these common problems that may fly under the radar with limited insight into reefer transportation efficiency: Temperature Control Issues – Produce, food, and medical supplies require special handling protocols. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo to get started. . Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Track and Trace in the Food Supply Chain: Eggs

Shipchain

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

This is incredibly important for any food items that need to be maintained at specific temperatures to inhibit bacterial growth. So if you’re thinking about implementing blockchain into your food supply chain, request a demo from us and witness for yourself the difference blockchain makes.

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How To Keep Food Hot for Delivery

WorkWave

MARCH 22, 2023

Whether it’s pizza, Chinese takeout, or a gourmet meal from a five-star restaurant – keeping that deliciousness at its optimal temperature can be tricky. Maintaining a warm temperature of edibles not only enhances their flavor but also decreases the potential for food-borne ailments.

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Leveraging Technology in Pharmacy Deliveries

WorkWave

JULY 11, 2024

This blog post explores the various benefits and importance of integrating technology into pharmacy delivery services. Additionally, temperature-sensitive medications can be monitored throughout the delivery process, ensuring they remain effective. Book a free demo of RouteManager today! Start Using RouteManager!

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

WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

GET A FREE DEMO 2. These may include sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, foam padding, and thermally insulated packaging for temperature-sensitive items. This may include vans, trucks, or even specialized vehicles equipped with refrigeration units for transporting temperature-sensitive items. Book a demo today!

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[Chart of the Week] Produce season comes early: February storm aftermath causes reefer capacity crunch ahead of schedule

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 17, 2021

Though prone to wild swings in price just about any time of the year, the cost of temperature-controlled or reefer capacity does not typically see this level of increase in tightness and spot rates until early April into June. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. Request a SONAR Demo.

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SONAR Indices & Insights: Plan and Measure Refrigerated Shipping Capacity & Rates

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Get a demo of SONAR to see what the platform can do for you. Request a SONAR Demo. For instance, when the produce harvests occur, RTRI percentages will increase. The post SONAR Indices & Insights: Plan and Measure Refrigerated Shipping Capacity & Rates appeared first on SONAR.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Rising temperatures, glacial ice-caps melting, rise in sea-levels, and extreme weather conditions are all a result of this and bear serious consequences for global supply chains. Try a demo with Locus to achieve sustainability for your logistics. Schedule Demo. parts per million, in comparison to the 1960 levels of 316.91

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Dark Kitchens and Last-Mile Tech: Transforming Food Delivery

Locus

JULY 17, 2023

Food Quality and Freshness: It is imperative that each customer receives food that is properly packaged, insulated, and handled with care such that its taste, texture, and temperature are preserved. Maintaining food quality and freshness during the last mile is a critical challenge.

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Why Should Last-Yard Deliveries Prioritize Convenience Over Cost

Locus

AUGUST 16, 2022

The last yard is applicable to items that are large, fragile, temperature-sensitive or expensive, that is, all items that require a higher level of care and attention to detail. Try a demo with Locus! Schedule Demo. The post Why Should Last-Yard Deliveries Prioritize Convenience Over Cost appeared first on Locus Blog.

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The Dispatch Report | October 2019, Issue No. 12

Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We’ve been busy fine-tuning our platform, nailing our pitch, bringing on new customers, demoing for clients, and speaking at and attending different freight and logistics conferences. For everyone that hasn’t had a chance to tune in yet, we have made the recording public on our blog. . To read the full announcement, visit our blog.

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Load Matching: Optimizing Logistics Efficiency in the Last Mile

Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Load Characteristics: Shipments have specific requirements such as size, weight, fragility, temperature sensitivity, hazardous classification, or other special handling needs. Schedule a Demo Sources: [link] [link] [link] The post Load Matching: Optimizing Logistics Efficiency in the Last Mile appeared first on Locus Blog.

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What does the next freight cycle look like?

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Just like when warmer temperatures lead to more violent storms, overheated economics lead to more violent ups and downs. Sign up for a SONAR demo. The next year will most definitely be a down for most transportation providers, but it is also setting the stage for another violent upswing. appeared first on SONAR.

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

WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

GET A FREE DEMO 2. These may include sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, foam padding, and thermally insulated packaging for temperature-sensitive items. This may include vans, trucks, or even specialized vehicles equipped with refrigeration units for transporting temperature-sensitive items. Book a demo today!

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Carrier freight pricing guidance: the value of peer, market, & and historical freight invoice data

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

Freight carriers may allocate assets based on the temperature of a given market. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started. . Prescriptive analytics applications within truckload carrier freight pricing mean deriving a tactical advantage within freight management to make the vital decisions.

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SONAR expands its reefer data

FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 19, 2021

The latest improvement to SONAR and SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) is the addition of even more data on the temperature-controlled/refrigerated (or “reefer”) trucking sector. Request a SONAR Demo. The reefer sector is extremely volatile, and therefore harder to benchmark, analyze, monitor and forecast.

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Not easy being green: Finding truckloads to convert to intermodal when the low-hanging fruit is already picked

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 27, 2021

We also assume that any freight with temperature requirements or specialized service requirements is not a candidate for intermodal. . Request a SONAR Demo. We believe it is unrealistic to expect intermodal penetration to ever be 100% in a lane due to the occasional need for expedited service. Lane 1: Atlanta to Dallas.

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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

Blockchain and its Implications for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

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The Power of Telematics Combined With Route Optimization

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

[INFOGRAPHIC] FreightWaves SONAR spot freight market data sources

Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast

Track and Trace in the Food Supply Chain: Eggs

How To Keep Food Hot for Delivery

Leveraging Technology in Pharmacy Deliveries

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

[Chart of the Week] Produce season comes early: February storm aftermath causes reefer capacity crunch ahead of schedule

SONAR Indices & Insights: Plan and Measure Refrigerated Shipping Capacity & Rates

Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Dark Kitchens and Last-Mile Tech: Transforming Food Delivery

Why Should Last-Yard Deliveries Prioritize Convenience Over Cost

The Dispatch Report | October 2019, Issue No. 12

Load Matching: Optimizing Logistics Efficiency in the Last Mile

What does the next freight cycle look like?

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

Carrier freight pricing guidance: the value of peer, market, & and historical freight invoice data

SONAR expands its reefer data

Not easy being green: Finding truckloads to convert to intermodal when the low-hanging fruit is already picked

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