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High ImpactSep 28, 2026Diesel 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
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Procurement
High ImpactAug 19, 2026A2 Milk Profit Hit as China Formula Supply Disruption Tightens
A2 Milk, a major Oceania-based dairy exporter, is experiencing significant margin compression in its first half, driven by supply chain disruptions affecting infant formula shipments to China. This re
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