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(35 articles)Diesel Surge 70% YoY Threatens Trucking Capacity Ahead of Peak
Diesel prices have surged 70.7% year-over-year to $6.18 per gallon, driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and shipping lane disruptions. This dramatic increase is compressing carr
FedEx and UPS Q4 Prices Hit Record Highs with Peak Surcharges
FedEx and UPS are anticipated to charge record-high delivery prices in the fourth quarter, according to analysis by TD Cowen and AFS. While the third quarter provided some relief through lower fuel pr
Port Ransomware Attacks Cost $380M: How Supply Chains Must Adapt
Supply chain professionals face a new class of operational risk as cybercriminals shift their focus to port infrastructure. A June 2026 ransomware attack on Italy's Adriatic Port Authority and a coord
How Labor Policy and Geopolitics Are Reshaping Parcel Delivery
Political and policy dynamics are increasingly determining competitive outcomes in parcel delivery, overshadowing traditional operational metrics like speed and cost. Labor regulation through initiati
Diesel Prices Remain Elevated at $6.18/gal Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Diesel prices declined marginally for the third consecutive week to $6.179 per gallon, but remain historically elevated due to Iran-related geopolitical tensions and refinery disruptions. The national
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
Parcel Shipping Costs Hit Record High as Carriers Hike Surcharges
Major parcel carriers FedEx, UPS, DHL, and others are implementing unprecedented pricing increases that are pushing 2026 toward being the costliest year on record for parcel shipping. While fuel price
AI Shippers Face Severe Air Freight Capacity Crunch as Rates Surge
AI hyperscalers are competing fiercely for dwindling air freight capacity during peak season, with many still unable to book sufficient space for servers, chips, and data center equipment. While ecomm
Q4 2026 freight rates hit record highs amid fuel and capacity crisis
The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index signals a critical confluence of factors driving transportation costs to historic highs in Q4 2026. Diesel prices peaking at $6.53 per gallon, coupled with low refinery
Diesel Prices Drop as Gulf Oil Production Nears Normal Levels
Crude oil production from the Persian Gulf is approaching pre-war output levels, creating downward pressure on global energy markets and providing relief to transportation and logistics operations. Th
Diesel at Record $6.53, Driver Pay Up 50%: Carriers Face Margin Squeeze
The trucking industry faces a critical profitability crisis as diesel prices reach an all-time high of $6.53 per gallon while operating costs have surged 40 to 50% since 2019. According to Covenant Lo
Diesel Hits Record $6.53 as Iran Crisis Roils Energy Markets
The diesel market has reached unprecedented volatility, with the Department of Energy benchmark price hitting an all-time high of $6.529/gallon, up $1.951/gallon since early July. This spike directly
Oil Spike Triggers Unpredictable Fuel Surcharges Across Logistics
Global logistics operators are facing renewed pressure from volatile fuel pricing as crude oil maintains levels above $100 per barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The core chal
Bunker Fuel Prices Soar 100% Despite Supply Relief
Bunker fuel prices for ocean-going vessels remain at historically elevated levels despite the supply-shortage crisis that peaked in March-April easing at major fueling hubs. Very-low-sulphur fuel oil
J.B. Hunt Q3 Earnings Miss: Fuel & Driver Costs Squeeze Margins
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced a significant third-quarter earnings warning, projecting a 5-10% sequential decline in EPS driven by sharply rising diesel fuel prices and elevated driver-relate
2026 Holiday Delivery Fees Rise Across USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon
Major parcel carriers, USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Amazon, have announced 2026 holiday delivery surcharges that exceed 2025 pricing, intensifying cost pressures on shippers already managing elevated fuel su
Diesel Hits Record $6 as Refining Crisis Drives Fuel Surcharges
Retail diesel prices have reached unprecedented levels, with the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average hitting $5.967/gallon, breaching the psychologically significant $6 thre
Diesel Surges to $5.85: 2026 Peak Season Becomes Pricing Battleground
Diesel fuel prices hitting $5.85 per gallon are fundamentally altering the economics of the 2026 peak shipping season, forcing carriers and shippers to rethink pricing strategies rather than simply mo
Iran Crisis Drives US Transport Fuel Surcharges Higher
Escalating tensions in Iran are triggering immediate fuel surcharge increases across US transportation and logistics networks, creating a dual-edged impact on the industry. While elevated fuel costs a
Iran Tensions Spike US Transport Fuel Surcharges, but Boost Carrier Profits
Escalating tensions in Iran are creating upward pressure on transportation fuel costs in the United States, forcing carriers to implement fuel surcharges to maintain margins. This development represen
US Diesel Hits $5.62/gal: 53% YoY Rise Strains Supply Chains
Diesel fuel prices in the United States have climbed to $5.62 per gallon, representing a dramatic 53% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. This sharp escalation in fuel costs is creati
BMO Sale Ends Trucking Credit Transparency as Diesel Prices Surge
The sale of BMO's transportation lending unit to private equity firm Stonepeak represents a significant loss for supply chain transparency. For six to seven years, FreightWaves has tracked BMO's quart
Diesel Surges While Spot Rates Fall: Trucking Market Divergence Explained
The trucking market is experiencing a fundamental disconnect between diesel fuel prices and spot freight rates, a divergence that challenges conventional assumptions about cost-pass-through mechanisms
Diesel Prices Hit $180/Barrel: Drone Strikes & Hurricane Risk
Wholesale diesel prices have climbed to approximately $180 per barrel globally, already exceeding analyst expectations from the Ukraine conflict, with potential to breach $200 if Gulf Coast refining i
UPS and Amazon Deploy Fuel Surcharges to Offset Rising Costs
Major parcel carriers UPS and Amazon are leveraging fuel surcharge mechanisms to absorb rising operational costs, particularly fuel expenses, rather than allowing these pressures to erode profit margi
Diesel Prices Rise Despite Futures Plunge, Supply Chain Risk
The U.S. diesel market is experiencing a paradoxical price dynamic: futures prices for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) on the CME have collapsed to multi-week lows amid speculation that the Strait of H
Norfolk Southern Beats Forecasts on Strong Freight Demand
Norfolk Southern Corporation delivered second-quarter 2026 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations, posting adjusted earnings per share of $3.52 versus the $3.31 consensus forecast. The A
FedEx, UPS Face Fuel Surcharge Pressure as Amazon Looms
FedEx and UPS are facing increased pressure from fuel surcharges that are pushing customers to seek alternative pricing arrangements and discounts. The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index analysis reveals that
FedEx Expands Surcharges to EU, Reclassifies 239 US Zip Codes
FedEx is executing a comprehensive pricing strategy that extends far beyond headline rate increases. Over 18 months, the carrier has implemented more than 50 pricing changes, ranging from fuel surchar
J.B. Hunt Q2 Earnings Beat Signals Strong Freight Demand Recovery
J.B. Hunt Transport Services delivered a strong second-quarter earnings result that exceeded Wall Street expectations across key performance metrics, signaling sustained freight demand and pricing pow
TL and LTL Rates Hit New Highs; Q3 Surge Expected
Truckload and less-than-truckload freight rates have reached cycle highs in Q2 2026, driven by a multi-year industry recovery, capacity constraints, and elevated diesel fuel prices. The TD Cowen-AFS F
Oil Price Shocks Disrupt Trucking and Shipping Markets
Crude oil price volatility is creating cascading disruptions across trucking and maritime shipping networks, pressuring carriers' operating margins and forcing shippers to reassess transportation stra
Fuel Surcharges Hit Parcel Rates; Shippers Flee to Alternative Carriers
Parcel shipping rates in North America are approaching record highs driven by elevated fuel surcharges tied to geopolitical tensions affecting crude oil prices. The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index reports
Fuel Price Shocks Disrupting Global Freight Markets
Fuel price shocks continue to destabilize freight markets worldwide, creating cascading impacts across trucking, ocean, and air freight sectors. When energy costs spike unexpectedly, carriers face mar
Oil Market Split: Diesel Prices Resist Crude Decline
The oil market is exhibiting historically unusual behavior where crude prices have plummeted 22% in recent weeks, from $93 to $72 per barrel, yet refined products like diesel remain stubbornly high, c