The first thing to note when it comes to freight forecasting for mode optimization is that trucking capacity and freight rate issues play into shifting modes between full truckload (TL), … Read More
WHITE PAPER: Using data and insights as your guide to freight bidding negotiations
While moving freight to the spot market works, it’s not always realistic. Everyone wants the stability of a contract. Unfortunately, existing contracts are not necessarily viable. So, companies begin looking … Read More
WHITE PAPER: The shipping industry needs a new metric – the Market Rate – to end the spot versus contract battle
The trucking industry remains subject to influences inside and outside of the global supply chain. Freight network disruptions are inevitable, and Mother Nature is always in play. At the same … Read More
WHITE PAPER: How E-Commerce Giants Use Data to Find Truck Capacity, Ensure Carrier Compliance and Reduce Freight Costs
E-commerce giants need more from every aspect of their supply chains, particularly truck capacity. That need is further amplified during times of disruption, and 2020 is on track to bring … Read More
White Paper: How much do paper and packaging companies spend on transportation?
FreightWaves estimates that the Top 5 U.S. paper and packaging companies had combined revenue of $68 billion and a combined market share of about 75% of the U.S. paper and … Read More
Whitepaper: Why domestic intermodal and international intermodal are distinct markets
The two intermodal markets are showing divergent freight volume trends in 2020 Intermodal Rail 101: What is intermodal rail and why is it important? In short, intermodal refers to utilizing … Read More
Whitepaper – Beverage Company Transportation Spend
Executive Summary The overall transportation spend for U.S. beverage companies (alcohol and non-alcohol) should grow from $25 billion in 2019 to over $30 billion by 2023. FreightWaves research indicates that … Read More
Whitepaper – Paper and Packaging Company Transportation Spend
The Top 5 Paper and Packaging Companies in the U.S. Spent $7-$9 billion on transportation in 2019 FreightWaves estimates that the Top 5 paper and packaging companies in the U.S. … Read More