Freight Waves

JUNE 14, 2025

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. The FreightWaves data science and product teams are releasing new datasets each week and enhancing the client experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Further, multiple plants may be capable of making the same product, and figuring out which plant should produce the product based on the current supply and demand situation is not straightforward. The risks associated with chemical manufacturing include the storage and transportation of raw materials, finished products, and waste.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout. At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Supply chain intelligence and actionable insights must apply the most accessible, near real-time data available. Analytic data resources for brokers are great, but it’s equally important to realize that FreightWaves SONAR is much more than a broker-exclusive resource. More collaboration will always generate additional productivity.

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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?” Nevertheless, it all adds up to a greater demand for integrated systems and real-time data. Furthermore, real-time data and SaaS-based resources have additional value in the form of enabling management by exception.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Missing data amounts to inevitable routing guide failures Data is king in today’s ever-changing market, and it is only becoming more vital for supply chain operations and management.

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Turvo

MAY 28, 2025

Leading brokers are tightening product data at the source—capturing dimensions, weight, and commodity descriptions before the bill of lading is even drafted. A Tech Stack That Stays Out of the Way Point solutions can solve singular problems but often scatter data across silos. Schedule a demo today. Want to see how?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Global retailers use data to understand lead time Successful supply chain operation at any stage hangs on the ability to stay on top of shipping and transport logistics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Consider this; as reported by Louis Columbus of Forbes , “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In this way, the conformity of the product, assembly, type and quality can be checked by accurate comparison with good samples. The whole learning process is quick and can be handled by a normal operator, which is a good feature when production changes. If an incorrect sample is detected, the operator is informed immediately.

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WorkWave

MAY 5, 2025

By centralizing pest management data and leveraging actionable insights from real-time analytics, businesses can optimize strategies and enhance operational efficiency. This transition enables pest control operators to reduce human error, improve data retrieval, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Where a supply chain is weak, analysis and advisory teams can fill in the gaps – seeing the correlations between data points and real-time load operations and profits highlights potential problem areas.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Stronger performance will always revolve around being productive and profitable. Capture and analyze data inside and outside of your network to benchmark performance. The biggest barrier to efficiency in supply chain agility rests with an inability to see, capture or analyze freight data. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. And a new suite of products, ranging from artificial intelligence through visualization tools to see lane acuity, are changing the game. last year and $2.19 the year prior. last year and $2.19

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Data-driven transportation management , including the checks and reviews that accompany healthy data management practices, are part of the process of getting the most out of the tech stack. Throughout the supply chain, data-driven transportation management’s success is only as good as the data quality and integrity in use.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data. Businesses that have better access to more data have distinct advantages.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 7, 2025

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data is slow to reflect these changes, as it can take up to two years to clear inactive authorities unless operators self-report their exit. Import bookings data shows a surge in container volumes bound for the U.S. To request a SONAR demo, click here.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

By leveraging the right CRM software solution, you can transform your operations to scale your business efficiently and productively. Operational Efficiency: Work Smarter, Not Harder Efficiency gains translate directly to increased productivity and profitability. So what should you look for when choosing a CRM?

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 12, 2020

WorkWave’s virtual booth will offer three types of experiences for its visitors: live sessions including demos, pre-recorded sessions to view on-demand, and one-on-one appointments with its Genius Booth staff and executive leadership team. Attendees will also find information on WorkWave’s: . Media Contact: Brittany Boyle.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The sum of that freight tech volume is somewhat ironic – data overload and an inability to manage due to the inefficient use of several systems. Freight tech APIs collect data in near real-time. Connected systems can collect data in near real-time, limited only by the speed of an internet connection. Why is that advantageous?

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Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

Supply chain is essentially the entire behind-the-scenes network that links a product from its point of origination to its final destination. Supply chains are often very complex as they encompass all vendors, warehouses, retailers, and so on that bring a product to life and then to a customer.

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Log-hub

JUNE 17, 2025

We got visitors from all over the world who were interested in discussing the future of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence in supply chain as well as enquiring more about our Supply Chain Apps. We had some great joint demos, lots of interest in what we’re building together, and just a really enjoyable time collaborating.

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WorkWave

APRIL 10, 2025

It allows our service professionals to earn more by increasing their production. For Better Data Today and Tomorrow Driving your pest control business forward relies on having access to clean data and smart analytics so you can make the best choices to meet your goals.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. Here are a few things managers need to keep in mind when working with real-time freight data for pricing purposes. . Shippers may not track this data independently.

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Turvo

MARCH 6, 2025

Global logistics optimization software is transforming supply chains by enabling businesses to automate workflows, make data-driven decisions, and improve overall efficiency. By leveraging real-time data, logistics teams can make proactive decisions that improve delivery reliability and customer satisfaction.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Many of the retailers surveyed by Supermarket News say they plan to “focus on grab-and-go, ready-to-heat/eat and other convenient packaged fresh meal options; new products; and new flavors and ingredients in prepared foods.”. Download our ebook now to learn more, then schedule a demo with us.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

The intuitive augmented reality app provides data visualization and error analysis by merging machine, sensor and diagnostic information with the real environment using technology most people carry in their pocket. SICK UK unveiled its trailblazing SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) at Smart Factory Expo 2024 in Birmingham.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.” Measuring performance with transportation KPIs and freight data is getting easier. For many companies, this means there must be open and transparent communication lines with both sales and production management teams. Think about this.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Evolve Automation and streamlining No Contact for pricing 40Grid Data-driven decision-making No Subscription-based Lets explore each pest control software platform in detail to identify the right fit for your field operations. Efficiency Tools: Automates reporting and integrates real-time weather data to improve service planning.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Empty miles mean that a freight spends time on the road while not transporting any product. Companies that can accurately predict market volatility trends, using indices with reefer data analytics , can ensure that they remain prepared in the event of replenishment issues. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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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. Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights.

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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. Getting back to Mr. David, even if he was, in fact, quoted the going market price, the uninformed customer would not know if the product he was receiving was of adequate quality.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2024

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Consider this; as reported by Louis Columbus of Forbes , “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Enterprise shippers are looking for ways to capture and analyze more data Making the most of available technology has always been critical for fine-tuning a supply chain. Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

According to Derrick Steiner of Digitalist Magazine , “Today’s leading companies are working very hard to be intelligent enterprises, capable of harnessing the power of end-to-end experience and operational data, to connecting their demand chain with their customers, who are social, mobile and shop in many channels, to their supply chain.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

With all the advances in technology and a continuous need to just do more with less, it’s imperative for shippers to start by assessing the quality of their basic data and analytics tools. The idea is to minimize safety risks, damage to the product and ensure its timely delivery to the proper destination. Request a SONAR Demo.

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