Upstream Data for Your Supply Chain

Steer ahead of ocean supply chain dynamics and visualize market shifts a month in advance with SONAR Container Atlas

All of the Ocean Data You Need in One Powerful Tool

In times of extreme unpredictability, SONAR Container Atlas gives supply chain participants the fastest and most comprehensive look at ocean markets available. With more than $1 trillion in annual ocean data, Container Atlas users also gain visibility into domestic trends far ahead of the competition, helping them prepare for pricing, purchasing and other strategic decisions. Get the fastest ocean market data to manage your network and keep your freight moving smoothly.

  • Compare conditions holistically throughout other regions and contrast to historical conditions to see port-by-port congestion trends
  • Price contract and spot rates with accuracy and confidence
  • Isolate ports of entry that are available for your operations
  • Identify where capacity and rate pressures may be working in your favor
 
Container Atlas delivers the most accurate and up-to-date market pricing available. Price today’s freight, monitor trends and make proactive, tactical decisions — all within one strategic tool.

Look Forward Rather Than Backward With New Ocean Container Bookings Data

See into the future by capturing ocean container volume data when the shipments are booked, before they hit the water. Utilize SONAR Container Atlas to make impactful, proactive decisions and improve your negotiations.

Upstream Data Across Your Supply Chain

Shippers, carriers, freight brokers and 3PLs rely on Container Atlas to understand trends in vessel delays, manage price movement and mitigate risk. Make more informed and profitable decisions using near-real-time, granular carrier capacity and service metrics.

Gauge Risk

SONAR Container Atlas helps users gauge the risk of pursuing the quickest transit time by comparing port-to-port average transit times and rate fluctuations. This feature helps users navigate ocean container markets with certainty and determine cost vs. speed tradeoffs with ease.

Increase Visibility

SONAR Container Atlas data gives users a leading indicator of TEU volumes and rate pressures in container trade lanes. Rather than relying on customs data for lagging indicators of volume, Container Atlas users see the volumes being booked with carriers before vessels depart, at the point of origin.

Plan Ahead

SONAR Container Atlas allows users to understand and proactively address transportation management problems. Improve inventory processes and allocate assets with confidence.

Create a Global Advantage, Piece by Piece

In times of extreme unpredictability, Container Atlas gives supply chain participants the fastest and most comprehensive look at the ocean markets available. Get the latest ocean market data to manage your network and keep your freight moving smoothly to:

  • Compare conditions holistically throughout various regions and contrast to historical conditions to see port-by-port congestion trends
  • Isolate ports of entry that are available for your operations
  • Identify where capacity and rate pressures may be working in your favor

Navigate Supply and Demand in Ocean Markets

Container Ship Lane Capacity

Container Atlas measures container ship capacity at a lane level in two ways: by the percentage of container bookings that are being rejected at the port of origin, and by the total capacity of the vessels allocated to services on a given lane. See how capacity changes over time and how carriers respond to volume pressures.

Lane-Level Intelligence

Gain the clearest image of current carrier capacity by selecting the origin and destination ports. See ocean container volumes as well as the percentage of rejected bookings, transit times and booking lead times, giving a holistic view of market conditions.

Best Port of Entry

Check container dwell times at ports of discharge to understand delays. Take into account transit times and congestion to make better decisions. Utilize FreightWaves SONAR’s surface-level transportation data to determine cost-effective deviations to the port of entry, such as dry van transport post-berth.

Want to know how you can use SONAR Container Atlas to make more informed and profitable decisions?

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