This monthly report analyzes the current state of the freight market based on critical insights from our SONAR platform. September’s session includes an overview of current freight market conditions and...
In the second quarter of 2024, truckload markets continued to benefit from gradual but appreciable demand growth that was nevertheless unable to satisfy the excess capacity lingering on a national...
In a discussion just before Labor Day, SONAR founder and CEO Craig Fuller, along with Head of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland, shared an optimistic outlook on the state of...
SONAR: An Early Warning System for Investors in Emerging Markets
Market Expert Research
In emerging markets where data is scarce, the ability for investors to be proactive and anticipate a financial downturn has previously been extremely hindered—until now. SONAR data can provide a...
SONAR: Data Informs Better Inflation Forecasts for Investors
Market Expert Research
SONAR data offers real-time access to global tender data, providing the earliest possible indicators of physical trade flows for investors and hedge fund managers. This data, encompassing containerized freight shipments...
Q4 is set to be one of the most volatile periods for 3PLs and freight brokers in years. With tightening truckload capacity and narrowing contract-to-spot rate spreads, shippers must rethink...
Would a Trump Presidency Stimulate a Freight Boom?
John Paul Hampstead
In the most recent State of Freight webinar, CEO and Founder of SONAR, Craig Fuller, discussed the topic of a potential Trump presidency and a freight boom. Are the two...
Truckload vs. Intermodal: A Guide to Supply Chain Optimization
John Paul Hampstead
Since mid-2023, shippers have seen limited cost savings by moving freight from full truckload to intermodal rail, a typically cheaper and less carbon-intensive mode of transport. This shift has been...
In the first quarter of 2024, the truckload market experienced unusual volatility, especially during its typically “quiet season.” January saw an unexpected tightening in the market due to severe winter...
In early June, at the Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta, SONAR founder and CEO, Craig Fuller and Head of Freight Market Intelligence, Zach Strickland, noted that the North...
Understanding the key factors influencing freight market participants’ financials has traditionally been difficult due to outdated and limited data. Analysts have relied on load boards, macroeconomic data, and information from...
Slow Freight Market Recovery: May 2024 State of Freight Webinar
John Paul Hampstead
During the State of Freight webinar last week, Head of Freight Market Intelligence, Zach Strickland, and Senior Analyst, Tony Mulvey, discussed recent macroeconomic and freight market data, noting signs of...
