#operational-costs
(22 articles)Supply Chain Disruptions Cost Companies $12B Annually: New Study
A recent study quantifies the financial toll of supply chain disruptions, finding that companies collectively lose approximately $12 billion annually due to operational interruptions. This research un
Trucking Rates Rise as Capacity Exits Market, Not Demand
Trucking rates are rising in 2026, but not because freight demand is surging. Instead, carriers are exiting the market faster than freight volume is growing, creating a supply-side correction. SONAR d
Supply Chain Disruptions Drive Hidden Costs for Facility Managers
Supply chain disruptions create significant but often overlooked operational costs for facility managers and cleaning professionals who depend on reliable access to janitorial supplies and maintenance
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
IRS Per Diem Rates: Stability for Truckers, Increases for High-Cost Areas
The Internal Revenue Service announced fiscal year 2026 per diem rates with divergent outcomes for the trucking industry. Transportation-specific per diem allowances remain unchanged at $80 per day fo
Asia-US Container Rates Could Hit Pandemic Peak Levels
Container shipping rates on the Asia-US trade lane are approaching or potentially exceeding the elevated levels seen during the pandemic supply chain crisis. This represents a significant cost pressur
$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
Drought Reshapes Inland Waterway Freight Economics
The U.S. inland waterway system faces a fundamental shift as drought conditions transition from temporary disruptions to a permanent pricing and operational reality. Historically treated as exceptiona
C.H. Robinson Faces Major Liability Shift as $600M Verdict Reshapes Brokerage Industry
C.H. Robinson is navigating a dramatically altered legal environment for freight brokers following a $600+ million jury verdict and the Supreme Court's Montgomery decision. The company's leadership is
Fuel Price Spike Pushes Freight & Logistics Costs Higher
Fuel price surges are creating a direct headwind for freight and logistics operators globally, pushing transportation costs upward across ocean, air, trucking, and intermodal services. This cost press
September Fuel Surge to Pressure South Africa Road Freight Logistics
South African road freight logistics is experiencing renewed pressure from climbing fuel prices expected in September, intensifying an already challenging operating environment for trucking companies
UK Mid-Market Facing Rising Costs and Supply Chain Pressure
The UK mid-market manufacturing and engineering sector faces mounting pressure from dual headwinds: escalating operational and transportation costs alongside persistent supply chain disruptions. This
Australian Firms Plan Price Rises Amid Supply Chain Strain
Australian firms are signaling intent to raise prices in response to persistent supply chain disruptions and elevated operational costs. This reflects a broader regional challenge where logistics cons
Supply Shocks Drive Higher Costs Across Logistics Network
Supply shocks are creating upward pressure on costs across the logistics sector, with disruptions rippling through transportation networks and driving operational expenses higher. These shocks, stemmi
USPS Warns Senate Zip Code Bill Would Cost $800M, Disrupt Deliveries
The U.S. Postal Service is mounting significant resistance to Senate Bill S. 4505, which would mandate unique zip codes for 83 communities currently experiencing split zip code boundaries. Postmaster
Last-Mile Delivery Reliability Crisis Drives Hidden Costs
Last-mile delivery reliability has emerged as a critical cost driver in modern supply chains, yet many organizations underestimate the financial and operational consequences of service failures. When
Freight Rate Surge Pressures Retailers, Transforms Real Estate Strategy
Elevated freight rates are creating significant financial pressure on retailers, forcing operational and strategic recalibrations across the sector. The sustained elevation in trucking and LTL costs i
Diesel Prices Spike 55 Cents: Major Impact on US Logistics
The energy market is experiencing severe disruption as diesel prices have surged over 55 cents per gallon in just two weeks, the largest weekly jump since the Iran War, according to the latest DOE/EIA
Global Political Tensions Escalate Supply Chain Costs and Service
Global political tensions are creating cascading disruptions across supply chains, with far-reaching consequences for multiple industries and regions. The article highlights how geopolitical instabili
Truck Driver Pay Hits All-Time High as Freight Rates Surge
The Truck Driver Pay Index, jointly calculated by AscendTMS and Superior Trucking Payroll Services, has reached an all-time high of 170.04 in June 2024, representing a stunning 13.5% increase over jus
Business Community Challenges Rail Freight Tariff Increase Decision
The Russian business community has formally requested a review of a decision to increase rail freight tariffs, signaling growing concern about the cost implications of the policy change. This developm
Freight Factoring Costs: Real Rates & Hidden Fees Explained
This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of freight factoring pricing structures, addressing a critical cash flow challenge for trucking carriers. Freight factoring typically ranges from 1.5% t