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(5 articles)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
OEMs Accelerate Reshoring Despite Tariff & Cost Headwinds
A significant wave of reshoring activity is emerging among original equipment manufacturers, even as tariff uncertainty and cost pressures persist. According to recent research from the Reshoring Init
Diesel Hits All-Time High: What Supply Chains Need to Know
Retail diesel prices have reached unprecedented levels, breaking the previous all-time high of $5.82/gallon set in June 2022. The AAA national average hit $5.85/gallon on Friday, driven by a convergen
Tesla Semi Demo Reveals Cost Savings, Infrastructure Gaps in Northeast
Intracoastal Trucking, a Northeast-based 100-truck carrier, completed a two-week demonstration of Tesla Semi vehicles on demanding urban delivery routes, revealing both promising economics and signifi
Border Delays Cost SA R16bn Annually: Supply Chain Impact
South Africa's border crossing infrastructure is generating significant economic friction, with delays costing the nation up to R16 billion annually. These bottlenecks represent a **structural supply