(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Responsible freight management parties have a duty to understand how their enterprise goals impact others. That includes potential impact to the environment, social causes and … Read More
See the Suez Canal Custom Report in SONAR to keep an eye on how the blockade will impact inbound shipments into US ports. The report includes the Drewry World Container … Read More
Routing guides are a universal source of carrier freight tendering and action. They apply to all freight parties and are regularly updated to ensure that shippers can keep freight spend … Read More
One of the most crucial aspects of logistics management is the process of trade agreements and annual negotiations. However, this is also one of the most overlooked and glossed-over parts … Read More
The cost differential between dry van truckload and intermodal contract rates expanded to multiyear highs over the winter as trucking costs expanded much more rapidly than the intermodal freight counterpart. Todd … Read More
Big data in the supply chain is nothing new. Nearly every shipper, broker and carrier collects and uses data to derive insights, including predictive rates. And as reported by Supply … Read More
Risk management is important to any kind of investment. One of the best strategies of risk management is diversification of assets or revenue drivers. Brokerage leaders are turning to this … Read More
Watch the episode 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? … Read More
Defining corporate goals in the supply chain can be a monstrous undertaking. Organizations are continuously focused on maximizing profitability and achieving a better reputation. However, there is a unique problem … Read More
Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. With so … Read More
In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” readers will learn about FreightWaves SONAR’s Weighted Rejection Index (WRI) to monitor trucking capacity in the freight market and the impact rejections … Read More
Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Nearly all shippers, brokers and carriers collect and use data to derive insights, including predictive rates. … Read More
(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. And even if all looks … Read More
Nothing in life comes for free, especially in the transportation and shipping industry where predictive freight costs carry so much weight. It cost money to make money and even to … Read More
Managing the manufacturing supply chain and freight markets of today requires skills, tools, applications and services that have never been utilized in the past. Several constraints and limitations exist that … Read More
How effective are you at lane-by-lane planning and getting deep insights to aid in freight spend planning, mini-bids, and other long-term contracts in your organization? For instance, if you know … Read More
Chart of the Week: Reefer Outbound Tender Reject Index – USA, USDA Produce Truckload Spot Rate – Los Angeles to Dallas, Reefer Outbound Tender Reject Index – Los Angeles SONAR: ROTRI.USA, AGRATE.LAXDAL, … Read More
Watch the episode On the episode you’ll hear: How should the industry define digital transformation? Is that a term that’s been used too often in the supply chain over the … Read More
During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference … Read More
Mapping the trucking market assists freight market participants with a flurry of benefits. Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability … Read More