Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Second, what market trends are emerging? Market Trends. Right now, the mega trend is that the focus is on inbound supply chains rather than outbound. From a technology standpoint, outbound supply chains, including last mile delivery, were well equipped to manage it. Supply Chain Technology Evolution.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 19, 2025

Current Truckload Rate Trends The truckload shipping market continues to evolve in 2025, with several key trends emerging: National Averages: Dry van freight currently averages $2.65 Lane Imbalances: Routes into areas with limited outbound freight typically cost 15-25% more due to the likelihood of empty return trips.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in automation will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years. Robotics Enhance Inbound and Outbound Logistics for Shippers. Another trend in automation involves robotics.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Outbound tender rejection rates, a key indicator of freight market conditions, have climbed significantly, signaling a stronger pricing environment for carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 10, 2021

FreightWaves SONAR is releasing new indices – Capacity Trend Market Scores and Capacity Trend Market Direction – to help shippers, carriers and brokers prioritize specific routes daily. Capacity Trend Market Scores Capacity Trend Market Scores are divided into two perspectives – shipper/broker and carrier.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Reefer Outbound and Inbound Tender Reject Indices The Reefer Outbound Tender Reject Index (ROTRI) and the Reefer Inbound Tender Reject Index (RITRI) are sub-indices of the major SONAR Index named Tender Reject Index (TRI) measured by direction type as indicated by “outbound” and “inbound” in the name and ticker of these indices.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Inbound volumes are likely to pick up immediately in the Tampa Bay area after Hurricane Ian moves in, with outbound lagging 'a week or two.'.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 16, 2024

below shows that since the end of March, right around the time of the bridge collapse, outbound volume, and freight tender rejection rates, have trended upward. SOME BALANCE SEEN Overall, freight volumes have trended slightly above 2023 (Figure 2.1). This means more freight will be heading out of the Baltimore area.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Market activity describes the nationwide and granular trends affecting available capacity, timeliness of transit and on-time, in-full deliveries. Leading metrics for tracking overall and market-specific activity include: Inbound and outbound load daily change rates, like the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) in FreightWaves SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Knowing where current intermodal freight shipping rates stand and where the trends are heading gives a substantial competitive advantage over those only using truckload services. Identifying current inbound and outbound rail volume rates in the current market. Predicted inbound and outbound fuel and maintenance budgeting needs.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

in the past 90 days, outbound volume from this market has increased almost 23 percent and the rate of carrier rejections has also shown an upward trend by over 50 percent. It will be important for shippers, carriers, and brokers to keep an eye on activity around U.S. ports as rates will reflect the supply and demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

I recently completed a survey with Transporeon on the importance of time slot management solutions and interviewed Transporeon’s CEO Stephan Sieber to get more insight into the trends in time slot management. Here are some of the key findings. The Network Effect. It is really just a matter of how much of an impact will be felt.

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LandLink

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Non-usage, in the case of containers, represents a lack of outbound shipments in a specific area. In both cases these pure expenses will be reflected in the outbound rate. Empty miles for a trucking company represent the cost of repositioning equipment to meet demand.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

To help reduce empty or “deadhead” miles, for example, the global logistics provider works to ensure that trucks leaving Mexico for the US are filled—or, as close to filled as possible—both on their outbound and return legs. This not only increases capacity for shippers, but it also supports supply chain sustainability (i.e.,

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Customer experience once demanded extensive outbound optimization—often leaving inbound as an afterthought. Then COVID-19 happened. Now inbound is becoming stronger than ever, and connectivity is helping.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2018

However, manufacturers must also look beyond systems and software, uncovering how better processes and strategy can enhance operation through these additional trends. Manufacturers Looks to Reduce the Skills Gap, a Consistent Issue When Talking Trends in American Manufacturing. The Dominance of E-Commerce Continues.

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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. These declines are concentrated in the outbound L.A.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 16, 2021

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we plan to publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. That has put intermodal further out of reach for spot shippers in the lanes outbound from L.A.

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

And just in time: We’ve seen some interesting bidding trends over the last year or so, especially in the domestic trucking industry, where: 2017-2018’s lack of trucking capacity—a large part of shippers’ bidding activity—meant shippers went to bid not only earlier, but in much greater volume than previous years (a 15% YOY increase in 2018).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. The rationale behind this transition is simple; digitalization is the new trend for logistics.

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

And just in time: We’ve seen some interesting bidding trends over the last year or so, especially in the domestic trucking industry, where: 2017-2018’s lack of trucking capacity—a large part of shippers’ bidding activity—meant shippers went to bid not only earlier, but in much greater volume than previous years (a 15% YOY increase in 2018).

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

And just in time: We’ve seen some interesting bidding trends over the last year or so, especially in the domestic trucking industry, where: 2017-2018’s lack of trucking capacity—a large part of shippers’ bidding activity—meant shippers went to bid not only earlier, but in much greater volume than previous years (a 15% YOY increase in 2018).

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2022

you can see the contracted outbound tender volume index over the past four years. What that means is we’re seeing less volume trickling to the spot market and this trend will certainly continue as we go into 2023. SLOWING FREIGHT VOLUMES. Figure 1.1. In Figure 1.1, Contract volumes are down around 15 percent below 2021 levels.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

For instance, using the trends and seasonality within the Outbound Tender Rejection Index, shown above , logistics coordinators can create responses to RFPs based on like a higher all-in rate. Recognize how other modes, along with current shipping trends, affect OTR transportation.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In addition, returns typically cost more to handle than outbound shipments – 3 to 4 times more for traditional retail companies, for example. As market and buying trend data becomes more abundant and IT systems more connected, retailers can better estimate demand and adapt their ordering. Forecast demand better.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 30, 2024

National market trends are good for understanding where we are in any given freight cycle, but they say little about specific markets where companies operate daily or need to plan around in the future. Understanding this, SONAR provides a plethora of tools and insights around both individual market granularities and national trends.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

In the screenshot above, you can see that the outbound and inbound stability show scores of 29 out of 100 and 21 out of 100, respectively. harder to procure capacity at the benchmark rate per mile ) in both the outbound and inbound directions. Knowing the trends of the lanes can help widen their margins. .

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Many would anticipate this similarly impacting the outbound over-the-road volume for that market. While it may not feel like it, volumes are trending close to 2022 levels as seen in Figure 3.1 In figure 1.1, you will see for the port of Los Angeles, the largest in the country, that container volume is up almost 38 percent.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Yes, AI and machine learning build on algorithms to isolate historical trends and derive a likely transportation rate. And the past data trends are obsolete and rapidly becoming more so. AI and machine learning enable predictive everything – the hallmark of real supply chain intelligence. But this is 2020.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The transportation environment has remained challenging through much of 2021, with everything from ocean container shortages to port congestion to tight trucking capacity making life difficult for companies shipping outbound freight and receiving inbound goods.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Managers of carrier relations representatives can set alerts for when these trends start to change, but with an increase in rates this high, your strategy should be focused on contracting these carriers to a more sustainable rate (if they are even willing to have that discussion). .

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

However, port information from San Pedro Bay ports, which handles 40% of US trade, shows that this trend of empty container outbound movement has been going on for a few years and is not a new phenomenon.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 23, 2024

The core SONAR tender indices — Outbound Tender Volume Index, Outbound Tender Reject Index, Outbound Tender Market Share and Headhaul Index — are four primary data sets you can use on a daily basis to make better decisions. The OTRI data set shows the percentage of freight that is being rejected outbound from a given market.

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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. For brokers, the Market Conditions map helps identify which outbound markets are showing overall increases in rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

Lane Signal considers the following indices: Outbound Tender Volume Index Outbound Tender Rejection Index Headhaul Index for both origin and destination Inbound Tender Volume Index Inbound Tender Rejection Index. Send them a screenshot, like the one below, to let them know the current rate trends.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 4, 2024

For instance, by tracking outbound tender volumes and rejections across each KMA, logistics experts can gauge fluctuations in supply and demand across the entire market. Curious about how KMA trends can inform an effective supply chain strategy? Reach out to our team to learn more.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2021

How would you characterize your dock appointment scheduling process in terms of being able to plan and execute inbound and outbound shipments through your distribution centers as efficiently as possible? We asked our Indago members that question a few months ago.

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