#freight-inflation
(9 articles)Parcel Shipping Hits Record High as Carriers Stack Surcharges
Parcel shipping costs are approaching record highs in 2026 as major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL eCommerce layer multiple surcharges and pricing adjustments on top of baseline rate increases. TD
LTL Rates Hit 8-Year High in Q3, Expected to Rise Further
Less-than-truckload rates have hit new record highs in the third quarter and are projected to climb even further by year-end, according to the TD Cowen-AFS Freight Index. The rate-per-pound metric fin
CPG Giants Flag Material and Freight Costs at Barclays Event
Three major consumer packaged goods manufacturers highlighted escalating material and freight costs during a recent Barclays conference, signaling persistent supply chain headwinds across the sector.
Dutch Transport & Logistics Withstands Cost Pressures, Market Stays Strong
The Dutch transport and logistics sector is navigating a challenging operating environment characterized by elevated cost pressures and ongoing global supply chain disruptions, yet the sector continue
Global Diesel Supply Down 8%: Trucking Faces Winter Fuel Crunch
A convergence of geopolitical disruptions has created an acute diesel shortage affecting freight operations worldwide. Ukrainian drone strikes have disabled 30–50% of Russian refining capacity, elimin
India Acetic Anhydride Prices Surge 35% on Feedstock & Freight
India's acetic anhydride market is experiencing significant inflationary pressure, with prices rising 35% driven by twin headwinds: constrained feedstock availability and elevated freight costs. This
US Progesterone Prices Rise 1.16% Amid Freight Cost Pressures
US progesterone prices increased 1.16% as freight cost pressures continue to elevate the total landed cost of pharmaceutical commodities entering North America. This modest but notable price adjustmen
Middle East Crisis Ripples: Energy Costs, Flight Prices Threaten Tourism
Multiple South and Southeast Asian economies are experiencing significant strain from Middle East geopolitical instability, with cascading effects on energy costs, air transportation, and supply chain
Del Monte Faces $40M Shipping Cost Hit from Middle East Tensions
Middle East geopolitical tensions are creating significant headwinds for major food companies, with Del Monte expecting approximately $40 million in negative impact during Q2 2024. The underlying driv