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WHY SONAR Close WHY SONAR Open WHY SONAR WHO WE HELP Close WHO WE HELP Open WHO WE HELP RESOURCES Close RESOURCES Open RESOURCES PARTNERSHIPSWhy SONAR SONAR Tools White Papers Key Features Make more strategic business decisions and outperform the competition with SONAR’s full suite of products. Our Data Stay on top of supply and demand dynamics across all modes of transportation with SONAR’s best-in-class data and analytics. LEARN MORE SONAR SCI Actionable insights to help shippers, carriers and 3PLs reduce costs, improve route guide compliance and make proactive decisions. API A customizable data analytics plugin that delivers the power and flexibility that modern supply chain businesses need — with more control and less risk. Market Dashboard + A multi-lane analysis tool designed to empower bid management, frequent lane monitoring and corridor trend visualization. Container Atlas Data insights and trends around vessel delays and price fluctuations to help users mitigate risk and make more informed and profitable decisions. Index-Linked Contracts Optimize pricing and relationships by creating dynamic contracts based on the source of truth for the supply chain industry. TRAC High-frequency and accurate pricing data on volatility, rates and capacity to improve margins and contract negotiations. NTI A real-time proxy for the health of the national supply chain used by freight and non-freight businesses to make more accurate decisions. April 23, 2024 The State of Freight – April 2024 Read More March 27, 2024 The State of Freight – March 2024 Read More March 21, 2024 Take Demand Planning and Forecasting to the Next Level: An Introduction to Tender Data Read More VIEW ALL Who We Help Use Cases Case Studies Retail Optimize your retail transportation network with better data and intelligent RFPs CPG Cut transportation costs intelligently with high-frequency data Automotive Optimize freight cost and service in your network with high-frequency data Healthcare Derisk your health care supply chain with high-frequency freight data Paper & Packaging Balance cost and service with better freight procurement Other Industries Use SCI to balance cost and service and hold your supply chain partners accountable. Broker / 3PL Use SONAR to widen margins, win more freight, benchmark against the market, and forecast contract and spot rates. Carrier Use SONAR to maximize trucking rates and fleet utilization while minimizing operating costs LEARN MORE How carriers use SONAR Spot market carriers, contract OTR carriers, and dedicated fleets are all seeking to maintain profitability while meeting shippers’ needs. Download Use Case How enterprise shippers use SONAR Advanced and enterprise apply SONAR use cases to streamline GTM and keep freight bidding and spend under control. Download Use Case Headhaul Index Looking to measure capacity? Download Use Case VIEW ALL May 6, 2024 Ardent Logistics Success Story Read More April 22, 2024 Pink Panther Success Story Read More April 8, 2024 Desirable Logistics Success Story Read More March 22, 2024 How RGL Logistics Became a Trusted Advisor With SONAR Read More February 1, 2024 Packer Freight Case Study Read More January 17, 2024 River City Logistics Case Study Read More VIEW ALL Read About It Watch & Learn Blog White Papers Enrich your knowledge in the areas of freight and supply chain intelligence, understand market movements, and stay informed on the latest trends. Case Studies Real-time supply chain intelligence in action. See how our customers and partners benefit across the globe. Release Notes Access brief, high-level descriptions of enhancements and new features of SONAR. Articles Each week, market commentary from the update video is put into an article that can be read, based on the notes from the weekly video. Infographics Access engaging visual representations of common trends and happenings within the industry Inside SONAR SONAR moves and changes as fast as the freight markets. We’re continually updating and enhancing our data and product feature set. Get the inside scoop on SONAR updates. Index Reference Guide Our exclusive market indices provide uses with a wealth of knowledge and insight. The map will guide you through the data sets and indices that are right for yours needs. FreightWaves TV Our award-winning team combines the best in broadcast journalism with the diesel in our veins as we bring you the inside scoop on what’s happening in freight right now. From deep dives to fast facts, FreightWaves TV covers the world of freight like no one else. Webinars Join us if you’re new to SONAR, need refresher training, or want to learn more about our data sets. Watch the on-demand SONAR 101, 201, and 301 webinars hosted by our Customer Success team and Market Experts. Podcasts A full trailer load of freight podcasts from FreightWaves. Enjoy shows like the award-winning WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast, Put That Coffee Down, and more. May 7, 2024 Advancing Transportation Procurement: The Shift From Spreadsheets to Software Read More April 30, 2024 Using SONAR to Understand Local Markets and Seasonality Read More April 25, 2024 To Stock Analysts, Container Size Matters Read More April 23, 2024 April State of Freight: The Ah Ha Moment Read More April 18, 2024 The Golden Handcuffs and the Key to Unlocking Success for Brokerages Read More April 16, 2024 Freight Market Data Sources Read More VIEW ALL Schedule Demo Login Welcome to the New SONAR All of the data you need — now with a brand-new user interface Request a Demo High-frequency supply chain intelligence and freight market data for global logistics management FreightWaves SONAR is dedicated to helping businesses understand and navigate the global supply chain. Our mission is to bring market intelligence and transparency to all parts of the ecosystem to yield better decision-making and performance. SONAR provides high-frequency data and visibility into the freight marketplace — at local, state, national and global levels. FreightWaves SONAR’s price, demand and capacity data spans across all modes to allow logistics leaders to benchmark, analyze, monitor and forecast the global physical economy. Request A Demo How does the SONAR supply chain intelligence platform work? SONAR is the high-frequency freight market intelligence platform dedicated to powering businesses in the supply chain. SONAR provides users with exclusive, near real-time trucking, railroad, ocean and air freight transportation data and actionable intelligence, as well as the ability to benchmark, analyze, monitor and forecast your network against the market. Benchmark Measure freight spend and carrier service, spot rates, operational efficiency and profitability against market dynamics. Learn More Analyze Access supply chain data and visualizations across all transportation modes at the global, national and local level. Learn More Monitor Identify opportunities to optimize your network and see emerging market trends before the competition. Learn More Forecast Predict rates and capacity, minimize service failures and build strong partnerships. Learn More Access granular freight market data including contract and spot rates, as well as truckload volumes and tender acceptance. Use high-frequency supply chain data to monitor global and domestic freight market activity by drilling down into lane-level granularity, uncovering actionable insights, and staying ahead of your competitors. Dive Into The Data Easily build and share custom supply chain data dashboards. Quickly dissect complex freight data via customizable dashboards to accelerate decision-making and outcomes. Discover the Dashboard Fast supply chain intelligence where you need it. Leverage SONAR’s freight market data with software integrations to enhance your teams’ workflows. EXPLORE SONAR API & INTEGRATIONS Bridge the gap between freight market data and decisions SONAR offers a suite of products and features designed for...