#transport-economics
(6 articles)Diesel Prices Hit $180/Barrel: Drone Strikes & Hurricane Risk
Wholesale diesel prices have climbed to approximately $180 per barrel globally—already exceeding analyst expectations from the Ukraine conflict—with potential to breach $200 if Gulf Coast refining inf
EU Inland Waterway Freight Drops 3% in 2025
European inland waterway freight volumes contracted by 3% in 2025, signaling continued pressure on barge-based transport corridors across the EU. This decline reflects broader challenges facing water-
Fuel shock and Middle East unrest drive freight rates higher globally
Global freight rates are experiencing renewed pressure from two converging forces: volatile fuel markets and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These dual pressures are creating stru
Road Freight Energy Sourcing: What Operators Need Now
South African road freight operators are reassessing their energy partnerships amid mounting pressure on fuel costs and supply chain efficiency. The article highlights that operators need energy partn
Maersk Navigates Volatile Freight Markets Amid Global Demand Shifts
A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S, the world's leading container shipping and logistics provider, continues to operate within an environment characterized by significant freight rate fluctuations and market un
U.S. Produce Shippers Battle Rising Reefer and Ocean Freight Costs
U.S. produce shippers are navigating a challenging cost environment as both refrigerated container (reefer) rates and ocean freight charges remain elevated. This cost pressure affects the entire agric