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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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