[Infographic] Introducing SONAR emissions data and how shippers can use it
Leveraging SONAR emissions data helps shippers realize significant benefits through their networks and RFP processes. Learn more now.
Logistics carbon footprint reduction best practices
Today’s modern advances in eco-friendly, green practices create an environment where businesses must be conscious of their practices. This becomes especially significant for the carbon footprint of companies in transportation, … Read More
How freight brokers can use SONAR to lower carbon emissions
When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, electric vehicles and switching fuel sources are all the rage. This strategy is important, as 81% of greenhouse gases are made up of … Read More
[Infographic] Freight Shipping Data: Comparing the Gold Standard of Real-Time Data vs. Lagging, Stale Data
Real-time visibility and data into all things freight shipping is a supply chain gold standard. And nearly one-half of the industry’s freight market participants can see their data in real-time. … Read More
Why shippers care about reduced emissions in their network
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. It seems like buzzwords … Read More
[Chart of the Week] Trucking gets another shot in the arm from quarantined consumers: Consumer goods spending up 22% in January, tightening capacity back to peak levels in March
Chart of the Week: Outbound Tender Volume Index – USA, Personal Consumption Expenditures – Durable Goods SONAR: OTVI.USA, PCE.DG Just as the consumer goods boom appeared to be in decline, spending got another … Read More
LTL Freight Rates: Using data to improve annual contract negotiations
With the proper use of data and freight analytics, contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The incredible insights that accurate data has to offer combats volatility and unearths … Read More
How ocean freight impacts translate into truckload effects
While most people think of fleets of trucks when they think about the supply chain network, another mode can be even more vital. Ocean freight is a major part of … Read More
What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates
Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new … Read More
Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?
Due to the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year, the freight business has experienced marketplace volatility. The logistics industry has taken a bit of a hit as … Read More
[Infographic] The components of a freight routing guide
(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) In today’s world, it’s easy to lose sight of what makes supply chains function efficiently. With all the advances in technology and a continuous need … Read More
Freight Brokers…Produce Season is coming: Start building relationships with carriers YESTERDAY
Many freight brokers know the common phrase: April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Produce. This time of year, carrier representatives prepare for the produce season, which … Read More
Near-real-time data-driven route optimization best practices
One of the most significant challenges facing logistics managers is route optimization. With so many shipping modes and options to choose from and a wealth of innovative technology to take … Read More
[Chart of the Week] Transportation costs keep rising as service deteriorates: Carrier trucking compliance levels drop below 75% while rates increase 6% in February
Chart of the Week: Van Contract Base Rate per Mile Initial, Van Outbound Tender Reject Index, Truckstop Average Van Spot Rate per Mile – USA SONAR: VCRPM1.USA, VOTRI.USA, TSTOPVRPM.USA Truckload … Read More
[WHITE PAPER] FreightWaves SONAR: Full shipment lifecycle market data vs TMS vendor and paid-only forecasting
Data has become an integral part of the supply chain network’s daily operations and is inseparable from the modern processes that govern procedures involved in transportation. Anything other than up-to-date, … Read More
How freight consolidation impacts RFP bidding strategies
Figuring out how to improve annual request for proposal (RFP) bidding strategies remains elusive for many shippers, especially in the context of knowing when to expand the network to leverage … Read More
[stackd] The rise of digital freight matching and the value of integrations
Watch the episode On the episode you’ll hear: How does Ed define the industry question: “what is digital freight matching?” Is newtrul a digital freight matching platform? Why are we … Read More
LTL Freight: How has tight capacity, truckload rates and parcel modes impacted LTL?
Truckload rates have a significant impact on the industry, whether intermodal or single-lane shipping modes get utilized. Full truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) are popular methods that shippers use to … Read More
Truckload rates: Using data predict and prepare spot vs. contract bids and RFPs
Among enterprise companies, one critical aspect of successful negotiation and capacity procurement is a better predictive outlook of both spot and contract truckload rates. The ability to accurately predict the … Read More
[INFOGRAPHIC] FreightWaves SONAR spot freight market data sources
(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Unfortunately, this is one unique situation in which it becomes difficult … Read More