Sonar
The High-Frequency Freight Market Intelligence Platform
Overview
FreightWaves SONAR is a freight market data and analytics platform that provides near real-time insights into supply and demand dynamics across all modes of transportation. It helps logistics professionals benchmark, analyze, monitor, and forecast the freight market to make more informed decisions.
✨ Key Features
- High-Frequency Market Data
- Tender Volume & Rejection Indices
- Rate Forecasting
- Custom Dashboards & Watchlists
- Maritime & Port Data
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High-frequency, near real-time data
- Proprietary indices (e.g., tender rejection index)
- Focus on leading indicators of market activity
Unique Value: Provides the most up-to-date view of the freight market, enabling users to anticipate changes and make more proactive decisions.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Freight market analysis for brokers, carriers, and shippers
- Using leading indicators to predict rate movements
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies needing a transactional load board or TMS
🏆 Alternatives
Offers higher frequency data and more forward-looking indicators compared to traditional, lagging market data providers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 7-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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