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November 19, 2024
What’s In A Crude Oil Barrel? A Breakdown Of Crude Oil Refined Products
Read about the distribution of refined products that come out of one barrel of crude oil and how these outputs influence prices and trade.
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November 14, 2024
2024 U.S. Election Impacts on Transportation and Policy
The reelection of President Donald Trump, the outcome of the congressional elections, and state government changes will have numerous implications for transportation and supply chain stakeholders.
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November 13, 2024
How Five Below Drives Cost Savings and Operational Excellence with Advanced Transportation Analytics
Discover how Five Below leveraged transportation analytics to cut costs, improve logistics, and optimize supply chain performance.
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November 8, 2024
The Importance of Unbundling Your Fuel and Freight Costs
Discover how unbundling fuel and freight costs through Europe Fuel Recovery can lead to cost savings, increased transparency, and a lower carbon footprint.
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November 5, 2024
Breakthrough Recognized in 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Logistics Carbon Accounting and Management Solutions
Discover Breakthrough’s CleanMile solution, a leading logistics carbon accounting and management tool, to gain precise emissions tracking and insights.
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November 4, 2024
A Carrier Procurement Strategy Guide for Service, Cost, and Sustainability
Explore effective carrier procurement strategies to enhance service, cut costs, and meet sustainability goals. Discover cutting-edge insights for your network.
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November 1, 2024
How to Accurately Calculate Your Freight Transportation Emissions
Read a portfolio of proven strategies used by industry-leading shippers to calculate and lower transportation emissions, all while maintaining or reducing cost.
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October 31, 2024
PADD vs. Fuel Recovery: The Case for a Lane-Level Calculation
Discover how switching from regional diesel fuel price indices to lane-level fuel reimbursements boosts shippers' cost accuracy, transparency, and fairness.
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October 18, 2024
Geopolitical Risks: Navigating Volatility in Energy Markets
Explore how geopolitical tensions and hurricane season are driving energy market volatility in 2024, significantly impacting oil prices and routing guides.
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October 15, 2024
What Is Logistics Transportation Management? 4 Advantages for Success
Discover the benefits of using a logistics transportation management provider to streamline operations, enhance visibility, and meet sustainability targets.
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October 14, 2024
AI in Logistics: How Shippers Can Uncover Freight Efficiencies
Explore how AI in logistics is advancing the supply chain through route optimization, market forecasts, and benchmarking, providing shippers innovative solutions.
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October 4, 2024
Your Fuel Surcharge Program Is Hurting Your Bottom Line. Here’s How To Fix It.
Fuel surcharge programs lead to shippers routinely overpaying for fuel. Here’s how a market-based fuel reimbursement program ensures fair and accurate fuel prices.
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September 26, 2024
3 Myths About Implementing Fuel Recovery in Europe
Discover how Breakthrough dispels misconceptions about energy price management in European transport logistics with transparency, efficiency, and data security.
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September 25, 2024
Achieve Operational Excellence by Unlocking Your Full Freight Network Potential
Enhance your freight network strategy with data-driven, real-time insights, allowing for swift routing guide adjustments and proactive performance management.
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September 13, 2024
Understanding Fuel Reimbursements: Europe vs. North America
Learn how Europe fuel surcharges, including the flat fuel share system and transport energy solutions, differ from North America. Discover opportunities.
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September 10, 2024
How Fuel Recovery in Europe Works
Discover how Fuel Recovery in Europe calculates fair and accurate transport charges and maintains strong partnerships with transport contractors.
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August 26, 2024
Unlock Real Freight Network Efficiency with Strategic Carrier Selection
Explore the impact strategic carrier selection can have in your procurement department. Learn how to choose carriers that align with your network priorities.
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August 23, 2024
Join Breakthrough at CSCMP EDGE 2024 for Cutting-Edge Transportation Insights and Innovative Solutions
Demo our sustainable fuel and freight solutions, engage with our industry experts, and hear how we empower shippers’ transportation networks at CSCMP EDGE 2024.
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August 22, 2024
A Comprehensive Guide to Freight Analytics and Optimization
Discover the 5 traits to consider when selecting a freight analytics provider. By understanding these characteristics, you can unlock your competitive advantage.
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July 17, 2024
Unlock More Fuel & Freight Savings in Your Carrier Network
Maximize transportation efficiency with cohesive fuel and freight strategies. Discover the power of enhanced visibility, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
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July 16, 2024
How the Mexico and EU Elections May Transform Transportation and Energy Policies
Discover how the recent elections in Mexico and the EU are expected to influence energy policies, fuel prices, and dynamics in the transportation sector.
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July 8, 2024
Learn the State-specific Diesel Fuel Tax Changes in Effect July 2024
Understand the state-specific changes in diesel tax rates and explore strategic solutions for shippers to accurately calculate fuel reimbursements to carriers.
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June 28, 2024
What Is Transportation Analytics? How to Leverage Freight Data
Discover the power of AI and machine learning for strategic decision-making in your freight network. Elevate your transportation analytics with these insights.
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June 26, 2024
The Road to Zero Emissions: Heavy-Duty Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles
Compare electric heavy-duty vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. Discover their benefits, challenges, applications, and advantages.
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May 31, 2024
Freight Market Trends for the Second Half of 2024
Discover the latest insights on freight volumes to navigate and optimize your freight market strategies effectively.
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May 30, 2024
Summer Driving Season 2024: Energy Market Expectations
Discover the key transportation energy market drivers affecting gasoline and diesel prices this summer driving season and expectations for prices.
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May 28, 2024
Unlocking Compounded Value: Using Transportation Solutions for Fuel and Freight Management
Learn how Breakthrough redefines transportation management with integrated, sustainable fuel and freight solutions. Cost savings, efficiency, and decarbonization.
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May 3, 2024
How the Impending Canadian Rail Strike Affects Shippers | Advisor Pulse
Learn the potential impacts of the May 22 Canadian rail strike on shippers and carriers and how Capac-ID can help mitigate disruptions in your supply chain.
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April 29, 2024
Explore the Effects of Inflation and Interest Rates on Freight Trends in 2024
Explore how inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies are influencing U.S. freight demand in 2024, shedding light on key freight trends.
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April 23, 2024
Fuel Recovery and T-Fuel Fortify Energy Market Risk
Discover how Fuel Recovery and T-Fuel can transform your fuel price risk management strategy. Achieve budget certainty, maintain relations, and mitigate risk.
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April 22, 2024
How to Improve Freight Procurement and Achieve Cost Savings
Learn how adaptive RFP processes can transform your freight procurement strategy to achieve cost savings, navigate disruptions, and improve ongoing compliance.
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April 19, 2024
What the continuing Middle East conflict means for transportation supply chain costs | Advisor Pulse
Explore the profound impact of the Middle East conflict on the transportation sector, including an analysis of recent events and the resulting effects.
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April 12, 2024
12 Considerations for Transportation Procurement Decisions
Explore the pivotal role of new carrier partnerships in enhancing efficiency. Discover the considerations to make better carrier procurement decisions.
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April 4, 2024
Understand the EPA's Phase 3 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Standards
Discover how the EPA's Phase 3 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Standards will impact transportation.
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April 4, 2024
Supply Chain Sustainability: What It Takes to Reduce Emissions
From establishing an emissions baseline to implementing reduction strategies, discover how to efficiently and effectively achieve your sustainability goals.
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April 3, 2024
Unlock Precision in Freight Benchmarking
Discover how Capac-ID transforms freight benchmarking with real-time, industry-specific data, empowering shippers to make strategic, data-driven decisions and secure competitive advantages.
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March 18, 2024
Canada's 2024 Carbon Tax Update and Its Impact on Businesses
Learn how Canada's carbon tax policy will impact each province in 2024. Explore strategies to efficiently calculate and comply with the fuel cost regulation.
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March 12, 2024
Navigate The Future Of Transportation With Breakthrough At The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium XPO
Breakthrough will be attending and presenting at the 2024 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium XPO.
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March 8, 2024
Comprehensive Guide To The SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
Explore how the SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule impacts shippers. Gain insights into the specifics and strategies to navigate the environmental reporting changes.
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March 6, 2024
State-Level Decarbonization Initiatives And Their Impact On The Transportation Industry
Explore how cap-and-trade programs and clean fuel standards across states are influencing transportation. Learn what these policies mean for shippers’ networks.
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March 4, 2024
Revolutionize Your Europe Fuel Management Transportation Strategy
Fuel Recovery redefines Europe fuel management for leading shippers, enabling cost reduction, continuous improvement initiatives, and transport decarbonization.
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February 28, 2024
Breakthrough Adds Individual Spot And Contract Linehaul Rate Forecasts For Dry Van And Temperature-Controlled Truckload Freight
Discover how Breakthrough's spot and contract linehaul rate forecasts for dry van and temperature-controlled truckload freight can inform your freight strategy.
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February 22, 2024
Do Carriers Increase Linehaul Rates When Shippers Implement Fuel Recovery?
Explore the findings of a third-party study conducted by e2open, which delves into the impact of linehaul rates after a shipper implements Fuel Recovery.
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February 20, 2024
Meet Freight Management Challenges With Streamlined Technology Solutions
Improve freight management with Capac-ID. Discover how streamlined rate benchmarking, carrier search, and recommendations can optimize your freight network.
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January 31, 2024
Three Energy Market Trends To Watch In 2024: Geopolitical Risks, Global Economic Uncertainty And The Transition To A Greener Future
To maintain or grow a competitive advantage in 2024, transportation leaders must navigate these three global energy market trends to scale their networks.
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January 30, 2024
How To Facilitate Productive Fuel Recovery Change Management Conversations With Your 3PL
Learn how best-in-class fuel management software, like Fuel Recovery, improves transparency for the shipper, 3PL, and carrier, and change management strategies.
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January 25, 2024
An Overview Of The January 2024 Diesel Tax Adjustments By State
Stay informed with our comprehensive overview of the January 2024 diesel tax adjustments by state, and learn about their impact on your transportation spend.
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January 22, 2024
Freight Market Update: How 2023 Consumer Holiday Spending Shaped The Last Quarter
Read Breakthrough’s freight market update, detailing how consumer spending during the holidays impacted shippers and provide insight for 2024 market conditions.
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January 12, 2024
Mitigate Budget Uncertainty With Fuel Recovery
Unlock cost savings and increase transparency with Fuel Recovery. Learn how this industry-leading solution helps shippers reduce truckload fuel spend by 20%.
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January 12, 2024
How to Build an Exceptional Freight RFP Strategy
Learn how best-in-class shippers enhance efficiency, capture savings, and reduce emissions by leveraging Breakthrough’s technology and insights.
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January 5, 2024
5 Freight Market Trends To Watch In 2024
Be prepared for 2024 with these freight market trends from Breakthrough. From macroeconomic shifts to emissions standards, stay informed and ahead of the curve.
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December 28, 2023
A Record-Breaking Week: Spreads Reach Over 100 Cents
For the first time in Breakthrough history, we experienced an over 100-cent spread, the difference between the weekly DOE index and the daily cost of wholesale diesel, for fifteen consecutive days. Shippers on the Breakthrough Fuel Recovery program reimburse carriers closer to the reality of fuel procurement.
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December 19, 2023
Breaking Down California’s Advanced Clean Trucks And Advanced Clean Fleets Rules
Learn the legal challenges Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Fleets face, as well as why these regulations are significant beyond California’s borders.
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December 19, 2023
Shipping Insights For The 2023 Holiday Season
As the 2023 holiday season nears, learn how freight indicators and capacity ratio trends can help shippers navigate this year’s unique set of challenges.
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December 13, 2023
COP28 Takeaways For The Transportation Sector
Learn the developments from COP28 for transportation, including maritime shipping, oil & gas, hydrogen, industrial transition accelerator, and fossil fuels.
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December 12, 2023
Real-Time Resilience: Shipping Solutions For Severe Weather
Discover how weather impacts shipping and how food and beverage shippers can leverage primary data and user-driven technology to overcome disruption.
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December 11, 2023
Understanding The Intricacies Of OPEC+ Production Cuts And Their Impact On The Global Crude Oil Market
Delve into the details of the recent OPEC+ production cuts, what it means for the global crude oil market, and why prices have experienced downward pressure.
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December 4, 2023
Why Shippers Need A Better Rate Negotiation Tool
Shippers need a rate negotiation tool to unlock insights that help them secure better pricing and mutually beneficial carrier relationships.
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November 29, 2023
How To Assemble The Right Shipping Technology Stack To Optimize Your Transportation Network
Maximize the ROI of your transportation technology stack by incentivizing tech adoption, evaluating performance, and leaning on industry experts for support.
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November 29, 2023
Embracing Change: Navigating The Impact Of The EU's Emissions Trading System On Maritime Shipping And Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Learn how the EU ETS will affect maritime shipping in 2024 and heavy-duty vehicles as early as 2027, and how shippers can prepare for these upcoming changes.
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November 22, 2023
Maximize The Effectiveness Of Fuel Recovery Change Management Strategies
Master change management with Breakthrough’s Fuel Recovery solution. Learn to effectively communicate its benefits and unlock your business potential.
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November 21, 2023
Fuel Hedging Strategies For Effective Fuel Cost Management For Shippers
Learn how fuel hedging strategies like T-Fuel provide an effective solution for fuel cost management, enabling them to lock in a fixed wholesale fuel hedge.
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November 7, 2023
How To Talk To Your Freight Carriers About Sustainability Measures
Shippers: Learn how to collaborate with freight carrier partners on sustainability measures to achieve common goals.
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October 9, 2023
A Guide To Renewable Diesel And Biodiesel
Learn the differences between renewable diesel and biodiesel, how they’re produced, their emissions impact, global trends, and more to inform your decisions.
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October 9, 2023
Transportation Energy Price Risks Grow From An Intensifying Israel-Palestinian Conflict | Advisor Pulse
The recent military assault on Israel by Hamas and consequent Israeli air strikes on Gaza drove crude oil and transportation energy prices higher to begin the second week of October. In this Advisor Pulse, the Breakthrough Applied Knowledge team analyzed the short and long-term implications of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
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September 26, 2023
How The Future Of Diesel Will Impact Your Transportation Network
Diesel isn’t going away, but it is beginning to cede market share to alternative fuels. Here’s how shippers can prepare for a polyfuel future.
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September 25, 2023
The Role Of Transportation Management Technology In The 21st Century
Learn how freight technology is playing a role in transforming transportation networks and unlocking maximum value for logistics leaders in the 21st century.
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August 22, 2023
Connect With Breakthrough At CSCMP EDGE
Breakthrough will be exhibiting and presenting at CSCMP EDGE in 2023.
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August 17, 2023
Seizing New Opportunities In A Soft Freight Market: Insights For Shippers
Shippers must look beyond short-term wins and focus on building strong carrier partnerships in today’s soft freight market.
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July 24, 2023
How Access To Transportation Data Improves The Shipper-Carrier Relationship
Comprehensive transportation network data supports transparency and collaboration, improving the shipper-carrier relationship.
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July 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support For Hydrogen Prompts Transportation Application Discussions
Hydrogen boasts a promising future in transportation because of its cleanliness, efficiency, potential for domestic production, and ability for use in internal combustion engines.
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July 18, 2023
How To Answer Tough C-Suite Questions On Diesel Fuel Costs And Emissions Reduction Strategies
Market-based fuel reimbursements empower shippers to save up to 20% on fuel costs while pinpointing strategic opportunities to reduce emissions.
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June 30, 2023
Maximize Sustainability Impact Through Diversified Alternative Energy Vehicle Adoption
The pressure for alternative energy vehicle adoption is heating up. Discover how a portfolio approach can help shippers navigate this complex shift.
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June 7, 2023
The Energy Landscape For A Polyfuel Strategy
Discover the potential of a polyfuel strategy in achieving SBTs. Explore CNG, biodiesel, renewable diesel, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
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May 23, 2023
Looming Climate Legislation Deadlines: What Shippers Need To Know
With California’s Advanced Clean Fleet regulation on the horizon, transportation teams must lean on science-based targets to reduce emissions.
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May 19, 2023
Agile Freight Capacity Management Helps Shippers Navigate Volatile Retail Trends
Shippers need access to comprehensive data about their networks to build resilient inventory and freight capacity management strategies.
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April 20, 2023
3 Carrier Selection Considerations to Improve Your Transportation Network
Breakthrough provides strategic transportation solutions to shippers with the help of advanced technology, market knowledge and data. Increase efficiency and sustainability in your transport network while reducing cost and creating fair partnerships.
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April 17, 2023
Connect With Breakthrough At Gartner Supply Chain Symposium XPO
Breakthrough will be attending and presenting at the 2023 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium XPO.
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March 23, 2023
From Vision To Action: How To Avoid Supply Chain Greenwashing And Make Real Progress On Sustainability
Supply chain greenwashing can be harmful even when it’s unintentional. Avoid falling into this trap by enabling and measuring real sustainability progress.
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March 15, 2023
Addressing Banking Disruptions | Advisor Pulse
Overview of potential impacts on the freight and transportation energy markets as a result of 2023 bank failures. Breakthrough provides guidance for shippers in this Advisor Pulse.
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March 14, 2023
Global Turmoil Fuels Demand For Supply Chain Diversification
Geopolitical events are contributing to a tumultuous landscape for shippers, highlighting the need for supply chain diversification efforts.
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March 9, 2023
A Transportation Guide To The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law And Inflation Reduction Act
The federal government begins to provide funding opportunities through IIJA and IRA for the transportation sector to address economywide decarbonization.
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March 8, 2023
5 Steps To Prepare For The Release Of The SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
The final SEC climate risk disclosure rules are expected to be released in spring 2023. Here is what you need to know to act in accordance.
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February 23, 2023
3 Best Practices for Transportation Network Optimization
Discover how transportation network optimization can help you achieve your fuel, freight, and sustainability goals.
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February 1, 2023
3 Global Fuel Trends Set To Define The 2023 Energy Market
The 2023 energy market will bring price volatility. Here are the 3 global fuel trends set to define energy prices — and how shippers can stay agile amid fuel cost fluctuations.
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January 31, 2023
Diesel Fuel Volatility Shrinks Shippers’ Budgets
Many shippers experienced extreme diesel fuel volatility in 2022. In 2023, leading shippers are using market-based fuel reimbursements to combat it.
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January 26, 2023
4 Freight Capacity Trends To Watch For In 2023
Freight capacity will become more easily accessible in 2023 as demand declines and, as a consequence, linehaul rates soften across the board.
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January 12, 2023
Diesel Fuel Tax Update By State | Advisor Pulse
State budget proposals, which include the implementation of carbon costs and diesel fuel tax by state adjustments, continue to be announced throughout January. Breakthrough provides guidance for shippers in this Advisor Pulse.
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December 19, 2022
Happy Holidays From Breakthrough
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December 15, 2022
How To Set A Winning Transportation Sustainability Strategy
You can achieve big transportation sustainability wins when you have comprehensive data and an actionable gameplan.
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November 30, 2022
The 3 Most Important Freight Capacity Trends Of 2022 — And Key Takeaways For 2023
Diverse freight capacity applications, sourcing evolutions, and industry developments transformed transportation in 2022. Here’s what to consider for 2023.
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November 21, 2022
November Potential Rail Strike Outcome | Advisor Pulse
The final two unions reported their results on November 21. The outcome of the union votes is eight ratifying and four unions rejecting the agreement. Breakthrough provides guidance for shippers in this Advisor Pulse.
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November 17, 2022
Comprehensive Transportation Benchmarking Is Key To Freight Savings
Unlock new opportunities for efficiency and cost savings by analyzing transportation benchmarks based on accurate, relevant data.
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November 11, 2022
West Coast And Mountain Region Diesel Supply Update | Breakthrough Advisor Pulse
Recent concerns have been communicated about a potential diesel supply outage in Arizona, Utah, and the surrounding areas. Breakthrough provides guidance for shippers in this Advisor Pulse.
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November 2, 2022
Addressing U.S. Diesel Shortage Claims | Breakthrough Advisor Pulse
Tight diesel inventories and demand at elevated levels are leading some market commentators and analysts to announce a diesel shortage. Breakthrough provides guidance for shippers in this Advisor Pulse.
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October 14, 2022
Get Your Data Ready — The Future Of Autonomous Trucking Is Already Here
Autonomous trucks could be delivering freight on your low-complexity lanes — you just need the right data to pinpoint opportunities.
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October 13, 2022
Why Shippers Should Invest In Data Transparency
Improving shipping data transparency — especially around fuel costs — supports strategic decision-making and stronger shipper-carrier relationships.
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October 7, 2022
OPEC+ Cut And European Refining Disruption Push Diesel Prices Higher | Advisor Pulse
The OPEC+ production cuts and the diesel market impact of refinery labor strikes in France are pushing diesel prices considerably high. Breakthrough provides guidance for shippers in this Advisor Pulse.
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September 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian Freight And Fuel Market Impacts | Advisor Pulse
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in Florida by early afternoon. In a time of already volatile fuel prices and disrupted freight networks, a market shock like a hurricane can have a profound impact. In this Advisor Pulse, the Breakthrough Applied Knowledge team analyzed past hurricanes to anticipate the energy and freight market impact of Hurricane Ian.
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September 16, 2022
5 Key Transportation Data Points Most Companies Are Missing
Turn information overload into meaningful data with the right freight transportation technology partner.
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September 15, 2022
Autumn U.S. Diesel Market Outlook: Transparency Amid Conflicting Views
The U.S. diesel market is expected to remain difficult to manage through autumn and winter. Learn how transportation fuel market costs are being influenced.
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August 29, 2022
3 Ways To Build Internal Buy-In For A Sustainable Supply Chain
Here are 3 ways shippers can get internal buy-in for their sustainable supply chain strategies.
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August 22, 2022
How Accurate Freight Transportation Data Saves You Money
Clean and comprehensive freight transportation data supports informed decision-making that improves efficiencies and reduces costs across the supply chain.
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July 20, 2022
Serious About Reducing Your Transportation Emissions? Ask Yourself These 3 Critical Questions
Shippers have set initiatives for reaching net-zero carbon emissions, but many aren’t making real progress. If you want to get serious about reducing your carbon footprint, ask yourself these 3 sustainability questions
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July 15, 2022
5 Steps Toward Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
As shippers work toward net-zero carbon emissions, their transportation network can provide an actionable starting point.
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June 30, 2022
DOE Index Impacted By Technical Issues | Advisor Pulse
The DOE Index has been impacted by the EIA server failures, resulting in unknowns for shippers and carriers who rely on the index. The server has been delayed for two weeks.
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June 27, 2022
Struggling To Measure Your Sustainability Impact? Start With Transportation Emissions
For scope 3 emissions in particular, measuring your sustainability impact can be challenging. Your transportation network provides an actionable starting point.
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June 27, 2022
It's Time To Take A Second Look At Your Base Rate And Fuel Surcharge
Fuel surcharge schedules and outdated base rates are no match for 2022’s volatile energy market. Here’s why you should reconsider your fuel reimbursement program.
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June 6, 2022
The Shipper And Carrier Freight Market Balance Beam
The freight market cycle creates disruption in shipper and carrier strategies. Learn how to stabilize your transportation network by fostering sustainable relationships with best-fit partners.
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May 27, 2022
Looking Beyond Brokerage For Reliable Freight Network Strategy
How relying on brokerage and spot market solutions is hurting shippers’ bottom lines and hindering quality service.
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May 25, 2022
Your Transportation Team Is Already A Sustainable Operations Expert
The pressure is on for C-level leaders across industries to create more sustainable operations. Get started with an organizational framework today.
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May 23, 2022
High Contract Freight Rates Don’t Have To Set You Back
Freight rates are skyrocketing in today’s carrier-defined marketplace. Retailers should evaluate their networks and lean on data to keep pace.
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April 22, 2022
You Can: Announcing New Possibilities With CleanMile
Sustainability hasn’t always been a priority in transportation. This Earth Day, we are changing that way of thinking with the announcement of CleanMile.
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February 28, 2022
What Are The 2023 IMO Sulfur Regulations?
Learn about IMO 2023 marine fuel sulfur regulations and how they will affect transportation in the maritime industry.
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6 min read
February 24, 2022
Russia-Ukraine Conflict | Advisor Pulse
This Advisor Pulse addresses the energy market implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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2 min read
November 15, 2021
Meet Your Go-To Transportation Market Experts
The Breakthrough Research and Economics team researches industry trends, market events, and the impacts they have on the prices that matter most to shippers.
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November 9, 2021
Unlock Better Benchmarking For Your Network
Stay ahead in the ever-evolving freight market with linehaul rate benchmarking that reflects market dynamics. Upgrade your transportation team's benchmarking data and methodologies to revolutionize your network planning and performance measurement.
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November 2, 2021
Unlocking Your Sustainable Future With Scope 3 Transportation Emissions With Talking Logistics
Watch the Interview with Talking Logistics: Unlock a Sustainable Future
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October 12, 2021
See The Breakthrough Team Bring FELIX To Life At Gartner Supply Chain Symposium
Join the Breakthrough team and supply chain professionals from across the industry at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo on October 25-27th. This online conference is bringing together service providers and practitioners to discuss trends and solutions to the most pressing challenges facing supply chain and transportation today.
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August 30, 2021
Hurricane Ida Hits U.S. Gulf Coast Near New Orleans | Advisor Pulse
Read about Hurricane Ida's impact on diesel supply and the price for your transportation network. This Advisor Pulse provides insights into the situation and its implications on energy and freight markets.
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August 25, 2021
How Is Breakthrough Fuel Recovery Calculated?
Learn how Breakthrough's fuel recovery calculates fair and accurate transportation fuel reimbursements. Get an clear picture of your transportation network fuel costs.
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August 11, 2021
Bring Agility To Your Supply Chain With Fuel Management
As agility in the supply chain gains increasing importance in today's rapidly changing industry, new applications for the concept emerge.
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July 26, 2021
How Has The Coronavirus Vaccine Affected The Transportation Supply Chain?
As the vaccine continues to distribute to the population, many shippers are wondering how this will impact capacity and freight flows. See its impact here.
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July 6, 2021
Shippers' Guide To Scopes 1, 2, And 3 Emissions In Supply Chain
For companies of all sizes, accounting for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a complicated and varied undertaking. The initial challenges of knowing where to begin, what to quantify, and how to structure it all generate a seemingly exponential number of new questions to answer along the way.
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June 21, 2021
Using Data To Make Transportation Sustainability Today’s Reality
Everyone is wondering how to move their sustainability initiatives forward, and when technology can sometimes feel far off in the future, many are looking for today's quick wins. Learn how to use data to bring sustainability to transportation today.
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June 16, 2021
How Our Technology Is Solving The Puzzling Problems In Transportation
Achieving the goals of a transportation team is more than just an ideal best practice or cost saver; it is essential. So why aren’t transportation professionals and their teams equipped with the state-of-the-art technology they deserve? See how FELIX is weeding through the messiness of a fragmented and opaque industry.
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June 8, 2021
Making A Case For Contract Freight Technology & Solutions | Infographic
See why we believe that shippers should invest more in their contract freight network technology and strategy, rather than funneling money and resources into shortsighted spot market solutions.
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May 11, 2021
Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Brings Uncertainty To Southeastern U.S. | Advisor Pulse
Read more about the uncertainties of the Colonial Pipeline's timeline, how it will impact prices in the Southeast, and when it may reopen.
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April 28, 2021
Measuring Transportation Emissions: With Talking Logistics
Governments, corporations, and consumers alike are continuing to pursue greater efforts and policies that support sustainability and lowering their carbon footprints in 2021. The transportation industry is not immune to this trend, and as one of the dirtiest emitting sectors in North America, reporting, creating processes, and adopting technology to support these goals can be a convoluted challenge.
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April 27, 2021
President Biden’s First 100 Days: Transportation And Supply Chain Perspective
A new president’s first 100 days is often the benchmark for gauging their leadership style in accordance with campaign promises. This stretch for U.S. President Joe Biden has arguably received more attention than ever because of the turbulent times the nation is working through in more realms than one.
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April 20, 2021
Four Alternative Fuels For Transportation Companies
Diversifying your energy portfolio? Learn from Breakthrough’s experts as they break down four alternative fuels for transportation.
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April 6, 2021
How Data Makes The Difference In Your Intermodal Shipping Strategy
A dependency on inaccurate fuel cost data has held shippers back from seeing the advantages of using intermodal transportation as a fuel management strategy.
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April 5, 2021
How Shippers Can Address Transportation Fuel Costs In Their Next Carrier RFP
Breakthrough helps explain how true fuel cost visibility during the RFP process can help create a competitive advantage for shippers and carriers.
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March 23, 2021
4 Reasons Why Supply Chain Sustainability Is Profitability
“Green” goals have historically fallen secondary to revenue goals — what if we told you supply chain sustainability was profitable? Learn more.
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March 22, 2021
The Industry-Leading Transportation Fuel Reimbursement Solution
See the difference between Breakthrough Fuel Recovery and the DOE Index with this infographic. See how a market-based approach is superior to a surcharge.
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March 17, 2021
Innovations That Work: Driving Change In The Transportation Industry
Innovation has been core to everything the Breakthrough team has built for the last 17 years. What started as one, provocative question about the mechanism shippers use to reimburse their carriers for fuel has paved the way for continued solutions development and an increasingly wider scope of impact. Fueled by pure data, intuitive technology, and an unbiased view of the industry, Breakthrough has now become a leader in designing and maintaining efficient freight ecosystems for some of the world’s most recognizable and complex supply chains.
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March 8, 2021
OPEC+ Surprise Brings Price Pressure & Uncertainty | Advisor Pulse
A surprising OPEC decision has shifted crude oil and energy price pressures to end Q1 2021.
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March 2, 2021
What Does The Vaccination Rate Mean For Fuel And Freight Costs?
Learn how the rate that vaccines are distributed across the U.S. will influence freight dynamics.
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March 2, 2021
What Does U.S. Involvement In The Paris Agreement Mean For Shipping Strategies?
After a notable departure, the Biden Administration has rejoined the Paris Agreement. Read what this signals to the transportation industry.
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February 23, 2021
Port Congestion’s Influence On Railroads And Intermodal Traffic
Do you understand the implications that congested port volumes have on the supply chain? Read the analysis now.
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February 23, 2021
Class 8 Truck Orders In 2021: Past Trends And Future Capacity Outlook
How do Class 8 Truck orders in 2021 influence capacity and freight rates? Read the blog to find out.
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February 11, 2021
A New Approach To Contract Freight: Conversation With Talking Logistics
Tune in to listen to a conversation between Heather Mueller at Breakthrough and Adrian Gonzalez with TalkingLogistics.
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February 3, 2021
How To Reduce Commercial Transportation Emissions With Breakthrough
There’s more pressure than ever to reduce commercial transportation emissions — so how does Breakthrough help its clients become more sustainable?
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February 3, 2021
The Importance Of Fuel Efficiency Benchmarking And Improvement Initiatives For Shippers
Over time, fleets update technology and the industry makes strides in improving fuel efficiency - are your fuel reimbursements reflecting those changes?
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January 22, 2021
The Freight Procurement Process Is Broken. Here’s How To Fix It.
Learn how we can correct the transportation procurement process with targeted, responsive contract freight strategies.
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January 12, 2021
3 Things Shippers Need To Know About Fuel Forecasting In 2021
Energy prices, including crude oil and diesel, have behaved erratically. Read what you need to know looking head.
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December 29, 2020
Transportation Industry Trends: 2020 Year In Review
The records set thus far in 2020 could point to shifting trends throughout the year and beyond! Read the most important events for shippers.
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December 18, 2020
Supporting Food Shippers With Industry Leading Technology And Insights
Breakthrough is proud to be featured as one of Food Logistics' Top Software and Technology providers in 2020!
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December 8, 2020
A Biden Presidency’s Impact On Transportation And Energy Policy In 2021
With the promise of a new administration, how will transportation and supply chain strategies be affected?
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December 4, 2020
4 Drivers Of Tight Trucking Capacity Heading Into 2021
The freight dynamics seen in 2020 have been unique, and will influence capacity in 2021.
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November 25, 2020
Fostering Better Carrier Service: A Rail Perspective
Director of Applied Knowledge, Matt Snider, discusses how shippers and rail carriers can strike a balance to help create better service.
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November 19, 2020
Transportation Procurement 101
Go back to the basics as we break down transportation procurement fundamentals for successful shippers — from contracts to pricing.
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November 13, 2020
How Is COVID-19 Impacting Freight Volumes?
Uncertainty is central to most industry conversations, but looking at hard data can help shippers prepare for future coronavirus freight impacts.
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9 min read
October 30, 2020
The Supply Chain’s Guide To Comparing Policy Of 2020 Candidates
As we face an important election in November, be aware of the implications that each candidate would have on your supply chain strategy.
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6 min read
October 23, 2020
What Shippers Need To Know About Freight Rates In 2020
In a volatile market, shippers should be aware of the cost impacts that different capacity rates have on their network.
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October 15, 2020
It Is Time For A Transportation Transformation
IF the last ten years of industry evolution, the disruption of a pandemic is pushing the transportation industry to transform the way we think about freight.
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October 15, 2020
Business Strategy In Supply Chain Management
The supply chain is business-critical — does your business strategy account for it? Learn the importance of aligning supply chain strategy with business strategy.
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October 5, 2020
Meet FELIX: Isn’t It Time There Was A Tool Built For You?
Meet FELIX, the industry"s only transportation platform built for shippers.
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October 2, 2020
2021 Alternative Energy Industry Outlook For Transportation
Read Breakthrough"s future expectations for how alternative energy solutions will serve transportation strategies.
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October 2, 2020
How Shifting Consumer Spending From Services To Goods Impacts Freight
As consumers change their spending patterns through the pandemic and the holidays are fast approaching, what will this mean for freight?
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6 min read
September 23, 2020
What Is Causing Rail Hub Congestion In 2020?
From COVID-19 to PSR and beyond, what factors are contributing to capacity constraints in the rail industry?
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September 14, 2020
What Is OPEC? | An Overview And Implications On Crude Oil
You see it in the headlines and hear it in the news, but what exactly is "OPEC" and how does it affect prices in the international crude oil market?
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September 4, 2020
Baffled By Your BAF? A Look At BAF 2020
New strategies in the post-IMO 2020 marine fuel industry are taking off, but the already divisive BAF landscape has proven to be even more inconsistent.
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September 4, 2020
Overview Of CNG For Commercial Transportation
CNG is a viable strategy for commercial transportation strategies, and with it comes more predictable budget stability and reduced emissions.
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August 28, 2020
Hurricane Laura Fuel Market Impact | Advisor Pulse
As Hurricane Laura approaches the midwest, the trucking industry braces for her impact on network flows and fuel prices. Read the latest expectations here.
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August 21, 2020
The Challenges Of Using Alternative Energy For Transportation
Learn about the four main barriers to the acceptance of alternative energy for transportation — and how the industry can overcome them.
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7 min read
August 13, 2020
The #1 Thing Missing In Net-Zero Emissions Plans: Transportation
One of the heaviest-emitting sectors is often left out of corporate sustainability promises. Read how to bring Transportation initiatives into the fold.
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August 13, 2020
The 2020 Communication Challenge: Understanding COVID-19’S Impact On Your Organization
At Breakthrough Heather Mueller leads our freight solutions, and Jenny Vander Zanden heads up energy operations. We sat down to talk to our COO’s about the challenges facing their shipper clients, who encompass over 7 billion transportation miles across 16 million shipments annually. From fuel to freight, data, and technology, their teams and areas of influence span the full scope of transportation strategies for some of the world’s most reputable brands.
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August 6, 2020
What Is Precision Scheduled Railroading?
Precision Scheduled Railroading transformed the way the transportation industry interacts with railroads. Read about PSR how it came to be a best practice.
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July 24, 2020
Diesel Fuel Tax By State: Impacts On Transportation Costs
Diesel taxes vary greatly by state. What are recent state diesel tax changes and how do they impact shippers?
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6 min read
July 17, 2020
How Do Geopolitical Events Impact Diesel Fuel Prices In 2020?
Read why oil prices rise when geopolitical events happen in non-oil-producing countries. Breakthrough's Vice President of Advisory Services explains.
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July 13, 2020
The Cost To Produce Diesel Fuel: What Drives Transportation Fuel Prices
Why did diesel prices go up? Learn the inputs that drive up transportation fuel costs and how you can manage change.
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July 1, 2020
4 Common Mistakes In Carrier Selection Strategies
Learn from the 4 common mistakes in carrier selection strategies and make sure your shipper-carrier partnerships succeed. Discover the best practices to optimize your carrier selection process.
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July 1, 2020
Factors That Influence Crude Oil Refined Products | Breakthrough
Learn the four key factors that influence crude oil refined products output — and see how these variables impact prices.
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June 26, 2020
The Value Of A Shipper Consortium | Peer Collaboration For Strategic Innovation
When strategic conversations occur with a provider, they can be inherently biased. A shipper consortium promotes open communication.
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June 20, 2020
OPEC’s Changing Role In Global Price Dynamics
OPEC historically had the majority market share of crude oil, driving prices and forcing the market. Read about new producers and how the game is changing.
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June 19, 2020
The Risk Of Over-Correcting A Low Crude Oil Price Environment
High prices cure high prices, low prices cure low prices. Read one outcome of current crude oil prices!
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June 12, 2020
Why Do Shippers Use The DOE Fuel Surcharge? A History Of The National Fuel Surcharge
Learn about the history of the DOE fuel surcharge and see why it has endured as an inaccurate pricing practice for decades.
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June 5, 2020
Transportation Strategies Beyond The Bottom Line: Navigating Market Cycles With Data
When considering the challenges facing the transportation industry today, a paradigm shift must occur that promotes collaboration among stakeholders. Read more.
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7 min read
June 4, 2020
Overview Of California Low Carbon Fuel Standard For Sustainable Transportation
California is known for having some of the most extensive regulations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States. One of its most successful emissions reduction commitments is California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).
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