Tag Archive: supply chain (6)

How to Mitigate Ongoing Supply Chain Freight Issues

June 1, 2022 |
With recent COVID-19 lockdowns across Asia, key ports are facing even greater delays, exacerbating global supply chain issues. Multiple municipalities throughout China are experiencing COVID-19 lockdowns, including Shanghai, where residents have been under strict rules for over 6 weeks, according to a recent Reuters article. Given the average time of… Read More

Which Transportation Mode Is Best for You?

November 15, 2021 |
Choosing the right mode of transportation is paramount to the safe and timely delivery of your shipments. Here’s how to find the right mode for your needs. Full truckload, box trucks, reefers vans – when it comes to freight transportation, the options are seemingly endless. The right transportation for your… Read More

Are You Overspending on Hidden Freight Costs?

October 28, 2021 |
Learn how to avoid hidden transportation expenses by identifying and eliminating unnecessary supply chain costs. As a rule of thumb, the earlier you book your freight, the lower your freight costs. But what else can you do to drive down your freight costs, even in a market rife with driver… Read More

LiVe Logistics Recertified as a SmartWay Partner by the EPA

October 15, 2021 |
LiVe Logistics has renewed its SmartWay Certification, a program developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to monitor and advance supply chain sustainability. Over the past two decades, national freight activity grew by over 50%, posing a threat to environmental health from C02 emissions. According to the EPA, global freight… Read More

Monthly Transportation Summary: September 2021

October 13, 2021 |
SONAR's Monthly Report is a gold-standard of industry analytics. Below is a summary of September’s report along with our observations. Key points: Truck driver shortages are expected to be in issue indefinitely The rise in tender rejection rates is another key factor in rising trucking costs Additional supply chain capacity… Read More
FreightWaves from SONAR

7 Ways to Drive Down TCO & Win the Game of Freight

April 1, 2021 |
2023 Update: Now There Are Even More Ways to Lower Freight TCO – View all 14 Ways Here and Download the PDF From predictive analytics to non-commissioned reps, these are the top ways to minimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) while ensuring real-time communication and more on-time deliveries. TCO… Read More