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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactOct 14, 2026Q4 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
American Journal of Transportation#freight-rates#peak-season-pricing#fuel-surcharges
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 8, 2026Trans-Pacific Container Rates Hit $9,500 Amid Fuel & Port Chaos
Container shipping rates on major trade lanes have surged to near-peak 2024 levels, driven by a confluence of geopolitical, meteorological, and operational pressures. Trans-Pacific rates now sit at ap
FreightWaves#container-shipping-rates#trans-pacific-freight#bunker-fuel-costs
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 27, 2026FedEx Raises Holiday Shipping Fees With New Demand Surcharges
FedEx has announced holiday shipping fee increases and introduced new demand surcharges across its U.S. network, a move that reflects intensifying cost pressures during peak season demand periods. Thi
Logistics Management#fedex-rate-increase#holiday-shipping#demand-surcharge