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SONAR updates for Oct. 11: Lanes to watch, key notes and more

Welcome to our newest FreightWaves feature. To take advantage of all the information generated by SONAR — the fastest freight-forecasting platform in the industry — we’ll post a SONAR update file each weekday. Consider it a highlight reel of the SONAR news being delivered that day via newsletters, FreightWaves TV, video, social media and all other platforms in which SONAR appears. For more information on SONAR or to request a demo, click here.

Lanes to watch

By Zach Strickland

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Can port congestion be fixed? — Freightonomics

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Blame prices on congestion and not sky-high rates — Great Quarter, Guys

Great Quarter Guys 11/17

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If you are one of the many people already starting their Christmas shopping, chances are you’ve started seeing higher prices for most items on the shelves. 

On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, FreightWaves Senior Retail Analyst Andrew Cox is joined by Lead Economist Anthony Smith to discuss...

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Are we peaking or plateauing? — Freightonomics

With Q3 coming to a close, how will the freight market turn for the last part of 2021? Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at it from a broker’s point of view and welcome FreightWaves newest 3PL expert, Mary O’Connell, to this episode of Freightonomics. 

The three discuss how brokers raked in the cash for Q3 and if they can stay on the hot streak for the rest of the year. There’s also the debate of the day, meme-onomics with Zach and Anthony, and an update on SONAR data. 

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All aboard with Anthony and Zach — Freightonomics

nVision Global, is a leading Global Freight Audit, Supply Chain Management Services company offering enterprise-wide supply chain solutions. With over 4,000 global business “Partners”, nVision Global not only provides prompt, accurate Freight Audit Solutions, but also providing industry-leading Supply Chain Information Management solutions and services necessary to help its clients maximize efficiencies within their supply chain. To learn more, visit www.nvisionglobal.com

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Great freight debates — Freightonomics

nVision Global, is a leading Global Freight Audit, Supply Chain Management Services company offering enterprise-wide supply chain solutions. With over 4,000 global business “Partners”, nVision Global not only provides prompt, accurate Freight Audit Solutions, but also providing industry-leading Supply Chain Information Management solutions and services necessary to help its clients maximize efficiencies within their supply chain. To learn more, visit www.nvisionglobal.com

Following the Labor Day...

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Warehouse cramming is about to begin — Freightonomics

nVision Global, is a leading Global Freight Audit, Supply Chain Management Services company offering enterprise-wide supply chain solutions. With over 4,000 global business “Partners”, nVision Global not only provides prompt, accurate Freight Audit Solutions, but also providing industry-leading Supply Chain Information Management solutions and services necessary to help its clients maximize efficiencies within their supply chain. To learn more, visit www.nvisionglobal.com

Warehouse space is at a...

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Rough seas, not enough sailors — Freightonomics

nVision Global, is a leading Global Freight Audit, Supply Chain Management Services company offering enterprise-wide supply chain solutions. With over 4,000 global business “Partners”, nVision Global not only provides prompt, accurate Freight Audit Solutions, but also providing industry-leading Supply Chain Information Management solutions and services necessary to help its clients maximize efficiencies within their supply chain. To learn more, visit www.nvisionglobal.com

The West Coast ports...

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Was Amazon a Q2 disappointment? — Great Quarter, Guys

Great Quarter Guys 11/17

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Amazon’s record Q2 results weren’t quite enough to please Wall Street analysts, despite showing growth in a majority of sectors. 

On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys Andrew Cox and...

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Uber Freight’s big news — Freightonomics

This episode of Freightonomics begins with breaking news: Uber Freight acquired Transplace in a $2.25 billion deal. Hosts Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss what this means for the freight marketplace. 

The two also run through Q2 earnings for Covenant Logistics and Union Pacific. 

Dustin Jalbert, senior economist at Wood Products, joins the show to discuss Smith’s favorite topic: lumber prices. The three look at the historic run on lumber that had prices as high as $1,500 and now are...

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