#transport-costs
(20 articles)Nearly Half of Swedish Container Trucks Run Empty, Study Finds
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have quantified a persistent inefficiency in container logistics: between 44 and 46 percent of all container truck trips in Sweden operate without carg
Black Sea disruption drives food prices 30% higher into 2027
Global food supply chains face mounting cost pressures as commodity prices and transport rates accelerate simultaneously. Wheat prices have climbed over 30% since early 2026, while sea freight costs o
Oil Shipping Costs Hit Record Highs Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
Oil shipping rates have reached unprecedented levels as congestion and operational challenges at the Strait of Hormuz strain global energy logistics. This critical chokepoint, through which roughly on
Transport Costs Surge Across U.S. Economy, Pressuring Supply Chains
Rising transportation costs are becoming a critical challenge across the U.S. supply chain landscape, with inflationary pressures extending well beyond the logistics sector itself. This widespread cos
Maersk updates intermodal fuel fee for Slovenia October 2026
Maersk has announced an update to its intermodal fuel fee structure applicable to Slovenia starting in October 2026. This adjustment represents a routine operational update to the carrier's pricing me
Trade Imbalances Trigger Sharp Cost Spike in Transport Logistics
Global trade imbalances are creating an unprecedented cost shock across the transport and logistics sector, fundamentally challenging the economics that have underpinned supply chain networks for deca
Dutch Transport & Logistics Withstands Cost Pressures, Market Stays Strong
The Dutch transport and logistics sector is navigating a challenging operating environment characterized by elevated cost pressures and ongoing global supply chain disruptions, yet the sector continue
Carbon Emissions Now Factor Into Freight Rates and Contracts
The integration of carbon accounting into freight rate structures and transport contracts represents a structural shift in how logistics costs are calculated and negotiated. This development reflects
Supply Chain Disruptions Return to 2022 Crisis Levels
Supply chain disruptions have resurged to the severity levels experienced during the acute crisis of 2022, signaling a return to heightened operational volatility across global logistics networks. Thi
Iran Tensions Spike US Transport Fuel Surcharges, but Boost Carrier Profits
Escalating tensions in Iran are creating upward pressure on transportation fuel costs in the United States, forcing carriers to implement fuel surcharges to maintain margins. This development represen
Rising Transport Costs Squeeze Humanitarian Supply Delivery
Unicef has highlighted a critical supply chain challenge facing humanitarian organizations: escalating transportation costs are consuming an increasingly disproportionate share of operational budgets,
Barge Surcharges Spike as Europe's Waterways Face Capacity Strain
Europe's inland waterway system is experiencing significant pressure, with barge operators imposing substantial surcharges to offset operational challenges including low water levels, bottlenecks, and
Rhine Barge Surcharges Soar as Europe's Water Levels Plummet
Inland barge transport on Europe's Rhine River faces severe operational constraints as water levels plummet, triggering extraordinary surcharges that threaten to reshape European supply chain economic
Container Transport Surges 450% Due to Inadequate Holding Bays
A severe shortage of container holding bays has triggered a dramatic 450% surge in container transport demand, signaling a critical infrastructure bottleneck in the logistics system. This mismatch bet
Iran Tensions Threaten UK SME Margins Amid Rising Costs
UK businesses are experiencing compounding pressure from three simultaneous headwinds: renewed geopolitical tensions centered on Iran, structural increases in transport and sourcing costs, and straine
Rhine Water Crisis Drives Up European Inland Freight Costs
Europe's inland waterway transport system is facing acute operational stress as record-low Rhine water levels combine with restricted rail capacity and limited road alternatives to create a perfect st
Hamburg Redirects Containers to Rail as Rhine Water Levels Drop
Hamburg port is adapting its container logistics operations by shifting transport from inland waterways to rail services in response to critically low water levels on the Rhine River. This seasonal ph
Casablanca Port Congestion Drives Shipping Delays, Higher Costs
Port congestion at Casablanca is creating operational headwinds for transport and logistics firms moving cargo through one of Africa's busiest maritime hubs. The delays are translating directly into e
Iran Disruptions Ripple Through US Trucking Sector
Iran supply chain disruptions are creating operational headwinds for US trucking companies, with cascading effects across logistics networks. The geopolitical tensions are restricting trade flows and
Casablanca Port Congestion Drives Delays, Higher Costs
Congestion at Casablanca port is creating operational friction for regional transport providers, with delays cascading into higher operational costs and extended transit times. This disruption affects