Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Carriers move shippers’ freight. For example, if a shipper needs to ship goods from Chicago to Detroit, the TMS will have a record that on this lane, the transportation planner should contact Carrier A first. The visibility Emerge has to the marketplace allows it to leverage that data to understand the dynamics of the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Market dynamics of freight management can turn on a dime. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2023

Matt Elenjickal, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites, has pointed out that “data is the raw fuel of a digital transformation.” But it must be quality data! When enterprise implementations take longer than expected, almost all do, the amount of time needed to clean up the data is often the leading factor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The freight shipping industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting trade dynamics. As we approach 2025 and beyond, several key trends are shaping the future of freight shipping. The integration of big data analytics is optimizing routes, reducing delays, and improving overall logistics performance.

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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. Promote collaboration within the network.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2024

Safeguarding Shipments with Freight Freeze Protection Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 24, 2024 Throughout the winter season, temperature-sensitive freight faces a range of complexities, including the need for freeze protection. Some shipments must maintain temperatures above freezing to safeguard their quality and value.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mobile data can play a pivotal role in building the supply value chain. Mobile devices have functions that provide valuable data for the supply value chain. Mobile devices have proven optimal for implementing innovative strategies, connecting freight loads with other equipment and assets , and more. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

From social media, public opinion, company-specific data, and political forums, there’s an unlimited number of news sources available, so finding trusted information is as important as ever. As a Trinity Freight Agent, you’ll receive our Daily News Update email every day. Freight Market Update. Daily News Update. Weekly Update.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. We have all the connected planning data we get from blue Yonder, all of the product data we get from the product systems, all of the shipment information that’s coming in from the carriers, as well as risk information from Everstream and other sources.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. And the foundation that holds all of this together is your master data. What is Supply Chain Efficiency?

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems are revolutionizing road safety, especially in the freight, trucking, and logistics industry. These systems have a range of approximately three hundred meters and facilitate the exchange of critical data between vehicles. Real-time data exchange allows vehicles to react swiftly to hazards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Meeting today’s logistics challenges of the three C’s – customer service, carbon, and cost – companies are not just looking at gathering data, but also how to better interpret and understand this data, and then use it to drive additional value. Analyze and track your carbon footprint using logistics data.

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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. For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. As a result, freight cost changes go unnoticed and surpass budget limitations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 25, 2021

freight markets by lane. Direct access to SONAR Lane Score within MacroPoint Capacity helps brokers maximize efficiency by bringing in useful data into one platform. For example, a broker may have a load that needs covering and can see five assets in the geographic area of the load.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Do you ever think about what would happen if your very best customer for whatever reason stopped moving freight with you? Many Freight Agents found the first several months of the Covid-19 pandemic a cold reminder of why they should always be sales prospecting for new business. Some Freight Agents’ businesses completely failed.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Consider this example. Without supply chain visibility, a retailer cannot realistically move freight to other markets to take advantage of trucking capacity.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Mr. Master’s experience at Simmons Foods illustrates many of the distinct characteristics and challenges related to freight procurement.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

So, going into 2025, I would like to focus on current congestion data, global trends and what U.S. For example, numerous ports are still severely congested today. increase), as shippers front-loaded freight and amid trade uncertainty. exporters can expect in the new year in regard to cargo fluidity. shippers to deal with.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Which has better shipping freight rates? CONTRACT RATE PROS/CONS SPOT MARKET PROS/CONS HOW TO GET YOUR BEST SHIPPING FREIGHT RATE ON THE CONTRACT MARKET HOW TO GET YOUR BEST SHIPPING FREIGHT RATE ON THE SPOT MARKET WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CONTRACT IS BROKEN? Spot freight rates are short-term transactional quotes for moving freight.

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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). For example, the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) is a 7-day moving average of shippers’ requests for capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. Quite simply, it costs money to ship freight and the amount can vary significantly by region, zone, mode and more.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Solution: Use data-driven forecasting to predict demand as accurately as possible. Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically. Example: Amazon’s fulfillment centers are famous for using robotics to streamline order processing and packing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. They need greater access to data to show not only where shipments are throughout the entire journey in real-time, but also their safety and integrity. To read the full article, click HERE.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Much of the debate over freight analytics rests on how well predictive analytics aligned with what was observed in the market. But that concept often falls by the wayside in supply chain analytics, especially when assessing the accuracy of predictions using freight data or a forecasting engine.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

The introduction of this first application within SONAR SCI was built with leaders at companies that spend millions of dollars on freight shipping. Advancements in tender data science and paid market data now power SONAR SCI (Supply Chain Intelligence) Lane Acuity Plus. WHAT IS LANE ACUITY PLUS?

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 6, 2025

Accounting/Finance A big chunk of time saved with a transportation management system is the audit and reconciliation of freight invoices. All this will help guide the data requirements that support an AP integration of the TMS software. Because most of the data that will be transmitted to your TMS is from the shipment import process.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? Unlike traditional databases, which rely on a central authority, blockchain uses cryptographic methods to ensure that data is tamper-proof and transparent. Why Should You Care?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. It may seem impossible today, but the physical Internet could be embedded into freight supply chains by 2050. That is not to say that freight exchanges will cease to exist. In fact, history teaches us that invention nearly always pays.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. Data Driven Carbon Tracking and Reduction Having robust carbon tracking across your supply chain enables better decision making and continuous improvement.

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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. As an example, World Finance reported that Bryan Trucker, Vice President of Corporate Communications at CSX, stated , “CSX became the first U.S. Higher chance of damage during handling.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility. Inventory turnover: Inventory turns for each SKU.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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