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5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

FreightWaves SONAR

With the havoc 2020 caused, can shipping trends get any worse? Preparation becomes the name of the game in shipping trends, and being ahead becomes the new normal. If a business wants to “thrive” in 2021 abnormalities, it’s essential to consider the top trends to expect through the year. Congratulations and welcome to 2021!

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Identifying freight market trends across all modes

FreightWaves SONAR

Short-haul volume growth shines a light on current trucking trends. Understanding freight trends from the beginning of the supply chain all the way through to delivery is important for all parties involved. The current trends in maritime shipping data suggest increased shipment delays and further inflationary pressures on rates.

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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

FreightWaves SONAR

Many LTL industry trends, including capacity limitations, increasing accessorials, surcharge rates, changes in market trends and buying patterns, are almost certain to continue through 2021 and for some time to come. How to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Industry Trend on the Rise for Supply Chain and Logistics: Automation

Shipchain

According to EFT’s Supply Chain Hot Trends to Watch for in 2019 , one of the most significant trends that we should be paying attention to this year is automation. Judging by the speed with which the industry embraces new technological trends, there will undoubtedly be some obstacles to overcome before it becomes prevalent.

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SONAR Indices & Insights: Use the RESL Index to measure retail sales trends to help predict shifts in the freight markets

FreightWaves SONAR

This week, learn how freight market participants are predicting shifts in the freight market that may occur with changes in retail sales trends using the SONAR index, Retail Sales with the ticker name of RESL. The RESL index is a monthly measurement of retail sales trends provided by the U.S.

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Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19

AIMMS

Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends . Using Demand Forecasting Navigator to Study Demand Trends. Demo in Network Design Navigator . Study 5: Refine Capacity Smoothing (click to view demo and more information) . Study 6: Accelerate Adoption of Relevant Customer Channels ( click to view demo and more information) .

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Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains

The Logistics of Logistics

For the most part, the retail market for fresh foods thrived throughout the pandemic, according to the Supermarket News 2021 Fresh Foods Trends Report. As one respondent said, “COVID just woke us up to a trend that had already been occurring. Download our ebook now to learn more, then schedule a demo with us.