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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Shippers feel chills as October approaches

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In the rail industry, we believe that mounting pressure from an activist investor may mark a dramatic shift in focus at Canadian National Railway from an approach that balances volume, pricing and margins to an approach that is overly focused on cutting costs and capital expenditures at the expense of service levels.

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[WHITE PAPER] Retail disruption and K-shaped recovery highlight importance of freight data

FreightWaves SONAR

Meanwhile, national-branded consumer goods companies gained share from private labels during the pandemic and many are launching direct-to-consumer and subscription services looking to reduce their reliance on retail and reach their most loyal customers. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE WHITE PAPER.

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Why shippers care about reduced emissions in their network

FreightWaves SONAR

Aside from the implementation of automated technology and digital tools, one of the most significant shifts in the shipping and transportation industry focuses on reduced emissions. Why are more and more shippers and carriers working to reduce pollution and lower emissions? Download the White Paper.

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Mapping the trucking market: How data tracks freight economy, rates, capacity, volumes and rejections

FreightWaves SONAR

Inaccurate data leads to unnecessary expenses that can hurt the financial bottom line. This means that companies with access to near-real-time data could potentially save by the elimination of lagging data. Lagging data, while better than no data at all, leads to unnecessary expenses and avoidable costs. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Shipping demand management: why enterprise shippers need in-depth insights

FreightWaves SONAR

With surges in fuel costs and new fees, taxes and expenses levied on every load, budgeting needs only continue to increase. Download the White Paper. Cost reduction strategies in supply chain management remain focused on getting loads from point A to point B as fast and as affordable as possible.

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The biggest challenges in asset-based trucking to overcome in 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

These asset-based trucking challenges appear in many various forms and can lead to major expenses, which may cripple and impair any business. Asset-based carriers should ensure proper pricing alignment, which eliminates unnecessary expenditures and costs. . Additionally, real-time visibility eliminates unnecessary costs.

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Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

FreightWaves SONAR

Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Finding quality loads for moves on trips that would have otherwise remained empty is the best way to reduce deadheading. This will help in reducing rampant deadheading. Download the White Paper.