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(8 articles)Hidden Freight Costs Draining Commercial Builder Budgets
Commercial builders are facing a significant but often underestimated cost burden through inefficient freight management practices. The article highlights how procurement approaches focused on individ
Transportation Pricing Index Hits Record Growth Rate in May
FreightWaves has published data showing the Transportation Pricing Index reaching record growth levels in May, signaling intensifying upward pressure on freight costs across North American logistics n
Diesel Prices Fall 3rd Week but Remain Elevated Across US
The national diesel average for the week of May 25 has declined for the third consecutive week, marking a modest reversal in upward price pressure that has characterized recent months. However, despit
Fuel Surcharges Reshape Shipping Economics: What Shippers Need to Know
Fuel surcharges represent one of the most volatile components of modern shipping costs, and a new Reveel report highlights how these mechanisms are fundamentally restructuring freight economics across
Maersk to Pass Rising Oil Costs to Shipping Customers
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping company, has signaled its intention to pass elevated oil costs directly to customers through pricing adjustments and surcharges. This move reflects the c
Global Companies Reroute Millions in Shipping Away From Strait
Major global companies are incurring substantial financial penalties to redirect ocean freight away from the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. The article highli
Supply Chain Stress Fuels Oil Price Swings Affecting Logistics
Supply chain disruptions are intensifying oil price volatility, creating widespread uncertainty across the logistics and transportation sectors. As constrained shipping capacity, port congestion, and
FedEx and UPS Surcharges Hit Record Levels, Reshaping Shipper Budgets
FedEx and UPS surcharge fees have reached record-high levels during the most recent quarter, prompting shippers to conduct deeper audits of their transportation spending and carrier relationships. Acc