FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Seeing that trend indicates increased manufacturing or distribution activity, typical for the flurry of activity that accompanies spring. Limited insight into inventory demands resulting in problems procuring raw materials The manufacturing supply chain depends on the availability of raw materials to create and distribute goods and products.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Among enterprise companies, one critical aspect of successful negotiation and capacity procurement is a better predictive outlook of both spot and contract truckload rates. Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

More Resources Home March 12, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

More Resources Home November 21, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Successful freight management hinges on effective procurement and insight into current market conditions. In other words, focusing on those lanes with lower acuity scores will have the net effect of lowering total freight spend, while promoting increased freight procurement and fewer tender tender rejections. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

And as reported by Supply Chain 24/7 , “Leveraging technology, shippers are able to see regional trends and specific lane cost information, as well as driver preferences, while carriers have access to details like loading/unloading times and lane history data.” Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

More Resources Home January 30, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More Resources Home November 15, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

MARCH 6, 2024

More Resources Home March 6, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

More Resources Home January 16, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

More Resources Home December 13, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Shipment volume, capacity procurement and weight limits. The right routing guide should further provide a way to apply predictive freight rates and boost procurement throughout the supply chain as necessary. Remaining up to date on trends, innovations, technology and advancements. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More Resources Home December 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

And it has opened new channels for capacity procurement. Cold chain capabilities are now a must-have to stay future-ready With vaccines for COVID at the forefront of transportation news, the focus has swung from fundamental truckload shipping trends to cold chain shipping. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home November 28, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

This sector covers important activities relating to procurement, transport, and storage of goods. Without excellent and clear communication, these trends will not be identified and acted upon until it is too late. Learn more about how your company can achieve those goals by requesting a SONAR demo online today.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

More Resources Home December 19, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Increased insight into market conditions helps with freight spend management Freight market conditions and trends greatly affect all methods of shipping and transportation. Stay informed with drayage by deploying the right system Practical procurement of goods and on-time shipments all depend on accurate drayage planning.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In other words, it’s time to start thinking about looking at industry data trends to find new opportunities for improvement. Just remember that, as reported by Supply Chain Dive , “Traditional logistics strategies, procurement methods and commercial frameworks often result in cost and risk shifts towards carriers and away from the shipper.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

More Resources Home January 10, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. Know ing what’s happening in ports and major international border crossings amounts to seeing the overall trends of product flows into and out of the U.S. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started today.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 19, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Enterprise shippers are constantly faced with the challenges of procuring transportation. And change is the ever-lasting factor in transportation procurement. Actionable insights from applied analytics optimize transportation procurement by understanding stability. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It converged with a trend of both airlines and ocean liners investing far more heavily in their fleets over the past fewyears. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates. The regression in pricing wasn’t just due to lower demand.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Start where it all begins – procurement. Procurement remains an oft-overlooked side of a freight spend analysis. Contracted freight trends. Compare findings to industry trends. Benchmarking helps determine how well business intelligence findings align with market trends. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

More Resources Home February 28, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

More Resources Home February 7, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

When the freight market meets expectations and is less volatile, it is easy for shippers and carriers to not look at inefficient processes or their transportation procurement strategy. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to learn more. Request a SONAR Demo. appeared first on SONAR.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

More Resources Home February 13, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

More Resources Home February 22, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The pivot towards index-linked contracts and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) is not merely a trend but a strategic recalibration towards agility and resilience. Traditional fixed-price contracts, once the bedrock of stability, are yielding to the pressures of market dynamism, unable to keep up with the factors impacting the markets.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

What trends are you seeing for retailers in the use of technology to help optimize their supply chain and transportation networks? Request a SONAR Demo. On the episode you’ll hear: What is Hannah’s advice for retailers who want to reinvent themselves and perhaps what should they consider to stay optimized in shipping?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 30, 2024

If you were able to see current capacity trends, it would be much easier to understand if you were able to push the rate down or move on to another interested carrier to secure the best rate. Capacity procurement reps can determine when to cover their loads and have more tools in negotiation to ensure they are hitting their margin targets.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. Request a demo here or email info@mytmc.com. Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home December 28, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home January 3, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

Negotiating Skills 62

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2024

Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. Know ing what’s happening in ports and major international border crossings amounts to seeing the overall trends of product flows into and out of the U.S. Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo to get started today.

Purchasing Skills 52

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