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Logistics Tech Summit: SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence provides new lane summary views

This technology demonstration recap is from the FreightWaves North American Logistics Tech Summit on Wednesday.

DEMO TOPIC: FreightWaves SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence

DETAILS: The FreightWaves SONAR SCI platform adds summary views to give an instant snapshot at a lane level — optimized for dry van and reefer trucks — giving shippers insight into what the market and their peers are doing, balanced by finding out lanes where they are overpaying that are easy to operate and underpaying in lanes...

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Airing concerns over air cargo market — Freightonomics

With more people returning to traveling all across the country, many airlines are finding themselves short-staffed and struggling to keep up with demands. This is leading to flight delays, cancellations, frustrated passengers and delayed freight. 

FreightWaves’ Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at how this market ties into the greater economy on this episode of Freightonomics, and they welcome Air Cargo Editor Eric Kulisch to the show to help shed some light on the situation in the skies. 

Th...

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What will wake the sleeping bear? — Freightonomics

The blooming post-pandemic economy certainly has all the warning signs of collapse, but what needs to happen before the bubble pops? And what will happen when the crash comes?

Those are just some of the questions plaguing Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith on this episode of Freightonomics. The two debate where the economy is headed and if surfing the high freight market wave is enough to carry through the end of the year. 

Smith and Strickland touch on inflation in the manufacturing and consumer...

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Upstream pricing: Something has to give — Freightonomics

With consumer prices creeping higher as shortages plague almost every industry from manufacturing to grocery stores, many people are wondering if economic relief is on the way. 

On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look upstream to source some relief but are disappointed to see prices just as high as at the consumer level. 

They welcome Zac Rogers from Colorado State University to the show. Rogers brings along his dad, Dale Rogers, to create a little family debate...

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Making sense of the market (and memes) — Freightonomics

Freightonomics is celebrating a brand-new time and a full-hour show, and Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith have a great one for the first new episode. 

They welcome Zac Rogers from Colorado State University as their guest on this episode. Together the three look at the news of the day, including Colonial Pipeline impacts now that the pipeline is back up and running. 

They also talk memes in the freight world and look at the latest data points showing the continued market tightness. 

You can find...

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The start of something new — Great Quarter, Guys

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This episode is brought to you by DDC FPO. DDC is a business process outsourcing provider that specializes in freight. Perhaps best known for Freight Billing, DDC recently launched IT Outsourcing to help supply chain stakeholders hit development milestones without risking financial performance. Learn more at ddcfpo.com.

After saying goodbye to Seth Holm on the last episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox debuts a new era of the show with FreightWaves Market Expert Zach Strickland. 

They host a...

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LTL not out of the woods, but opportunities burgeoning

The less-than-truckload industry has proved resilient amid a pandemic and a plethora of supply chain disruptions. However, Mark Redini, senior vice president of LTL pricing and solutions at Echo Global Logistics, urges the industry not to let its guard down just yet.

“LTL carriers quickly adapted to the changes and continued working over the course of the pandemic; they never really missed a beat,” Redini said, applauding the industry’s efforts but suggesting that there’s more work to be done.

Red...

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Timing in the maritime industry — Freightonomics

Amazon Freight enables shippers to tap into Amazon’s network to move their full truckload freight. Experience world-class performance, reliability, and competitive rates when you put Amazon to work for you. Get started at freight.amazon.com.

The maritime shipping space has been filled with more drama than a reality TV show, and it is just as difficult to understand. That’s where Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith come in and explain the nuances of connecting ocean shipping and the economic...

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Finding affordable transportation options — Freightonomics

Amazon Freight enables shippers to tap into Amazon’s network to move their full truckload freight. Experience world-class performance, reliability, and competitive rates when you put Amazon to work for you. Get started at freight.amazon.com.

No matter what sector of the transportation industry you work in, prices are high and money is tight, just like current market conditions. Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith help you seek out better places to spend your money on this episode of Freightonomics.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/finding-affordable-transportation-options-freightonomics

Saying no to unions — Freightonomics

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Thanks to our sponsor—Amazon Freight, who knows you need more than another truckload services provider. You need a partner who can help you navigate the world of logistics and plan for the future. Amazon Freight is helping shippers move their freight—simply and reliably, while backed by the innovation and expertise that’s in the DNA of Amazon. Whether you have a few truckloads to fill or thousands to move, Amazon Freight is your opportunity to put Amazon to work for you. Visit freight.amazon.com

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