Major catastrophes often cause a lot of confusion and problems for the supply chain, affecting the timely delivery of goods and services. The efforts of the government and retailers have been proactive as immediately after the hurricane hit, essential supplies like food, water, and medical supplies have been pouring into areas that need them. This urgent response calls for numerous trucks and trailers to transport relief resources to temporary storage sites close to the disaster zone.
Recently, Hurricane Helene caused severe damage in the southern Appalachian region, affecting transportation, power, and water systems. Thousands have been affected by this disaster, displacing thousands and causing over 200 fatalities.
Simultaneously, many businesses operating in the affected areas are facing many problems as they try to resume their operations. This chaotic time calls for robust and reliable information about the volume of transported goods, the shipping charges, and available transportation capacity. This information will help businesses get back to normal operations as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
To help manage the risk of supply chain disruptions caused by these hurricanes, SONAR is offering free access to its services for the next 10 days, until October 18. This platform is beneficial for various participants in the supply chain, including shippers, carriers, intermediaries, and financial institutions that work with these companies.
During this free access period, anyone interested can use SONAR’s data to understand the impact of hurricanes. For instance, carriers may find current pricing information on shipping services based on transactions that took place in the last 24 hours. This helps them make quick decisions regarding pricing. Shippers and brokers can monitor rejection rates for shipment offers at both the market and lane levels. This establishes how much shipping capacity is available at any given moment.
SONAR also offers a Critical Events dashboard, which shows real-time weather information and identifies transportation infrastructure (like roads and bridges) that could be at risk based on predictive analytics. Users will have access to various tools and applications within SONAR. These include:
Market Dashboard+: This tool helps users find pricing for truckload shipments based on current market conditions and allows them to upload lane data quickly for responding to requests for proposals (RFPs).
Container Atlas: This application provides information on both spot and contract rates for global ocean container shipping. It also shows volume and capacity data based on bookings made 8 to 10 days before a ship sets sail.
For those who want to learn more about what SONAR offers, detailed information is available in the SONAR Knowledge Center.
By leveraging their expertise and resources, Lading Logistics aims to provide efficient and reliable international shipping and logistics solutions for their clients.
