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(40 articles)Diesel Prices Rise 9.7 Cents as Market Volatility Persists
The Department of Energy's benchmark diesel price increased 9.7 cents per gallon to $6.276/g this week, following a sharp commodities market move that reflected renewed uncertainty about fuel supply c
C.H. Robinson Faces $700M Verdict as Diesel Prices Rise
A Dallas County judge affirmed a $603 million verdict against C.H. Robinson, adding $100 million in interest for a total judgment approaching $700 million in the Lippe v. Lupus Superior case stemming
Diesel and Truckload Rates Rise While Demand Remains Flat
Diesel prices and truckload rates are moving upward concurrently even as freight demand remains unchanged. This dynamic suggests carriers are facing margin pressure and may be adjusting pricing to off
Parcel Shipping Hits Record High: Peak Season Surcharges
The 2026 peak holiday shipping season arrives as the most expensive on record, with ground parcel rates climbing 5.8 percent year-over-year according to analysis from AFS Logistics and TD Cowen. UPS a
Russian Diesel Deal Unlikely to Ease U.S. Fuel Prices
The Trump administration's announced deal to purchase Russian diesel totaling over 2.2 million barrels appears to be having minimal effect on fuel prices and market volatility. The initial transaction
Maersk Raises UK Ireland Fuel Surcharges to 20% Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Maersk has announced a significant increase in emergency fuel surcharges for inland transport in the United Kingdom and Ireland, raising rates to 20% effective October 12, 2026. This decision reflects
Diesel Crunch Could Drive Up Freight Costs for CFOs
A looming diesel supply shortage is poised to create significant pressure on corporate procurement budgets as transportation costs rise across trucking and intermodal networks. This supply constraint
Maersk adds 12% fuel surcharge on Costa Rica intermodal routes
Maersk has announced a 12 percent fuel surcharge on intermodal transport services in Costa Rica, representing a notable cost increase for shippers moving cargo through Central America. This surcharge
Maersk Raises Canadian Drayage Costs 24% Starting Nov 2026
Maersk announced a substantial 24% fuel surcharge on its Canadian drayage operations starting November 1st, 2026. This pricing adjustment affects all shippers utilizing Maersk's ground transportation
Diesel Price Surge Squeezes Freight Industry Margins
Diesel price increases are creating significant margin compression across the freight and logistics industry, affecting carriers' profitability and operational decisions. This cost escalation comes at
Red Dye Diesel Executive Order: Will Trucking See Real Savings?
The Trump administration signed an executive order allowing red dye diesel, traditionally reserved for agricultural use, to be consumed by over-the-road trucking fleets. This move could theoretically
Diesel prices hit all-time high, pressuring supply chain costs
Diesel fuel has reached unprecedented price levels, creating significant operational and financial stress across the logistics and supply chain industries globally. This development affects all transp
Maersk updates intermodal fuel fee for Slovenia October 2026
Maersk has announced an update to its intermodal fuel fee structure applicable to Slovenia starting in October 2026. This adjustment represents a routine operational update to the carrier's pricing me
Diesel Surge Crushes Trucking Margins as Spot Rates Lag
The freight market is experiencing a structural margin compression crisis that threatens carrier profitability despite historically tight capacity. Diesel prices surged 16.5% month-over-month while tr
Fuel Cost Spike Erodes Carrier Margins Across Trucking Industry
A sharp spike in diesel fuel costs is pressuring carrier margins across the trucking industry, with retail diesel prices rising 31% over a three-month period while wholesale prices climbed more than t
Diesel Prices Hit $6.28/Gallon: Supply Chain Impact
Diesel prices have reached record-breaking levels at $6.28 per gallon nationally, signaling a sustained inflationary pressure across the transportation and logistics sector. This sharp increase direct
$6 Diesel: What Rising Fuel Costs Mean for US Freight
Rising diesel prices to $6 per gallon represent a critical cost inflection point for the US trucking industry, directly cascading into freight pricing and supply chain economics across all consumer-fa
FTL Linehaul vs. Fuel Surcharge: Understanding Rate Components
This article provides an educational breakdown of Full Truckload (FTL) freight pricing, specifically distinguishing between linehaul rates and fuel surcharge components. Understanding these rate compo
Diesel Inflation Cascades Through Food Supply Chain
Diesel price inflation is creating a ripple effect throughout the food supply chain, with transportation cost increases propagating from logistics carriers to distributors and ultimately to consumers.
Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Structural Supply Shock Threatens Fleet Margins
Diesel prices have reached their highest settlement levels in history, driven by a confluence of structural supply constraints rather than temporary shocks. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineri
Road Freight Providers Combat Soaring Diesel Costs to Protect Margins
Rising diesel prices represent a structural cost pressure on road freight logistics providers across Europe, threatening operational margins that have already been compressed by competitive market dyn
Diesel Futures Hit Post-War High as Geopolitical Risks Surge
Diesel futures on the CME climbed to $4.6243/gallon on Tuesday, a potential post-war high, driven by a confluence of geopolitical and market factors rather than a single catalytic event. The 21.37-cen
Diesel Refining Crisis Keeps Prices Above $5 Through Q4
The persistent elevation of diesel prices above $5 per gallon stems not from crude oil scarcity, which remains relatively stable in the $80 range, but from a fundamental **refining capacity crisis**.
USPS Plans 6% Peak Season Surcharge for Holiday Parcels
The U.S. Postal Service has announced a 6% peak season surcharge on domestic parcel services, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select, effective October 4 through Jan
Diesel hits war high at $5.65/gal, disrupting trucking costs
The benchmark ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) price has reached its highest level since military actions against Iran commenced in early March, hitting $5.652/gallon according to the Department of Ener
Cargo Carriers Request Mepco Fuel Surcharge Amid Price Spike
Argentine cargo transport operators have formally requested assistance from Mepco (likely a regulatory or industry body) in response to escalating fuel prices, signaling mounting pressure on last-mile
Maersk Adds Intermodal Fuel Surcharge to DACH Region
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has introduced a fuel surcharge specifically targeting intermodal transportation services across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). T
USPS parcel surcharge drives $20B revenue milestone amid pricing battles
The U.S. Postal Service announced fiscal Q3 revenues of $19.9 billion, driven significantly by an 8% parcel surcharge implemented in April to offset rising fuel and transportation costs. While the sur
Why Carrier Partnerships Matter More Than Spot Rates in Hazmat
Univar Solutions is deliberately building long-term carrier partnerships rather than chasing spot rates in the specialized liquid bulk hazmat market, a strategic shift that costs more upfront but deli
Diesel Prices Decouple from Oil Markets Amid Global Disruptions
The diesel market is experiencing unprecedented disconnection from crude oil prices, with the gap between Brent crude and ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) exceeding $2 per gallon, a level never recorded
DHL Express Cuts Import/Export Fuel Surcharge by 2 Points
DHL Express has announced a reduction in its fuel surcharge calculations for import and export services, lowering the surcharge by two percentage points. This move distinguishes DHL from competitive p
Air Cargo Rates Decline as Fuel Costs Rise, Pressuring Margins
Air cargo markets are entering a period of conflicting pressures: while spot rates are beginning to soften, with the Baltic Air Freight Index falling 3.1% in the week to July 20, carriers face intensi
Diesel Prices Jump 34ยข/gal as Mideast Conflict Disrupts Oil Supply
The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration benchmark diesel price climbed 33.8 cents per gallon to $5.134/gallon this week, the second-largest increase since geopolitical tensions esca
Diesel Spikes Amid Hormuz Tensions: Trucking Cost Crisis
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are triggering sharp increases in diesel prices, creating significant operational challenges for trucking companies and broader supply chains. The article
Fuel Surcharges Push Parcel Shipping Rates to Near-Record Levels
Parcel carriers are implementing fuel surcharges that have pushed small-package shipping rates near record-high levels, a response to elevated energy costs and transportation pressures. This developme
Truckload Rates Hit 4-Year High: Fuel and AI Spending
Truckload rates have reached their highest levels in four years, creating significant cost pressures across North American supply chains. Two primary drivers are intensifying this upward trajectory: e
Diesel Prices Surge on Geopolitical Tensions: Russia and Hormuz Risk
Diesel prices are accelerating upward after nine weeks of declines, driven by two converging supply shocks: Ukrainian drone strikes crippling Russian refinery capacity and escalating military activity
Amazon 2026 Holiday Fees: Peak Season Pricing Impact
Amazon has announced its fulfillment fee structure for the 2026 holiday season, effective October 15, with the company maintaining its existing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge during the peak period
Oil Price Shock Threatens Shipping Margins & Logistics Costs
Oil price volatility is emerging as a critical risk factor for shipping and logistics companies, with energy costs directly impacting fuel surcharges, operational margins, and capital expenditure plan
Diesel Prices Fall While Futures Rally: What It Means for Freight
Retail diesel prices have declined for eight consecutive weeks, with the Department of Energy reporting a price of $4.668/gallon as of early July, a dramatic 97.2 cent drop from the May 4 peak of $5.6