#transportation-costs
(159 articles)McCormick Raises Inflation Forecast on Freight and Input Costs
McCormick has increased its inflation forecast, citing elevated freight costs and input material expenses as key drivers. This development reflects persistent supply chain pressures affecting the food
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
South Africa Road Freight Faces October Fuel Price Shock
South Africa's road freight sector faces significant cost pressures as fuel prices increase in October, creating immediate challenges for logistics providers and supply chain operations across the reg
African Corporate Margins Squeezed by Fuel and Logistics Cost Surge
African corporations are experiencing margin compression driven by escalating fuel prices and logistics charges across the continent. The combination of elevated energy costs and increased transportat
Trucking Capacity Crisis: Rejections Surge 4x Despite Flat Volume
The U.S. trucking market is experiencing an unprecedented structural capacity crisis that differs fundamentally from typical demand cycles. Tender rejection rates have surged to approximately 14% (tri
Truckload Rates Surge Despite Soft Demand: What's Really Driving Prices
Dry van truckload spot rates have climbed to $3.55 per mile, up more than 10 percent since late August and approximately 50 percent year-over-year, yet the conventional demand-supply explanation does
September PMI Signals Manufacturing Growth Amid Pricing Pressures
The Institute for Supply Management's September PMI came in at 54.5, maintaining the ninth consecutive month of US manufacturing expansion and signaling approximately 2.4% GDP growth. However, the dat
Geotab Fleet Card Tackles Fuel Fraud as Diesel Prices Surge
Geotab has launched a fleet card integrated with telematics data to help trucking companies control fuel spending and prevent unauthorized purchases during a period of elevated diesel prices. The card
UAE Shipping Costs Spike 300-500% Amid Maritime Disruptions
Shipping costs from and through the UAE have surged dramatically by 300% to 500%, driven by ongoing maritime disruptions affecting one of the world's most critical trade hubs. This unprecedented spike
Manufacturing PMI Shows Expansion Despite Inflation Headwinds
U.S. manufacturing activity maintained its expansion streak in September with the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing PMI at 54.5, signaling continued economic growth consistent with 2.4%
Freight rates surge as trucking capacity tightens amid weak demand
The trucking market is experiencing a paradoxical situation where freight rates are increasing even as overall demand remains weak. This suggests that capacity constraints are becoming the dominant fa
Diesel Prices Drop as Gulf Oil Production Nears Normal Levels
Crude oil production from the Persian Gulf is approaching pre-war output levels, creating downward pressure on global energy markets and providing relief to transportation and logistics operations. Th
Freight Cost Surge Threatens Japanese Economic Growth
Elevated freight costs are emerging as a material headwind for Japan's economic performance, with implications extending across export-dependent manufacturing sectors. This development reflects broade
Manila Port Congestion Worsens: Shipping Lines and Aging Roads to Blame
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has identified shipping lines and aging road infrastructure as primary contributors to persistent congestion at Manila port, one of Southeast Asia's critical trade hubs. Th
Diesel prices hit all-time high, pressuring supply chain costs
Diesel fuel has reached unprecedented price levels, creating significant operational and financial stress across the logistics and supply chain industries globally. This development affects all transp
Farmers Oppose UP-NS Merger Over Rail Rate & Service Concerns
The National Farmers Union has formally opposed the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern before the Surface Transportation Board, arguing that further rail consolidation would ex
Retailers Push USTR to Keep China Shipping Fee Pause
The National Retail Federation and allied trade groups are lobbying the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to maintain a moratorium on fees tied to China-linked maritime shipping. This pause has provide
Transportation Costs Surge: What Supply Chain Teams Need to Know
Transportation costs remain persistently elevated across all shipping modes, ocean freight, air cargo, trucking, and last-mile delivery, showing no signs of significant relief. This structural shift r
US Freight Rates Surge as Capacity Crisis Intensifies
The US freight market is experiencing significant rate escalation driven by a structural capacity shortage in trucking and logistics infrastructure. This capacity crisis reflects persistent imbalances
Freight Brokers Transform Rate Quoting Into Pricing Infrastructure
The freight brokerage industry is undergoing a significant operational transformation as leading companies shift from manual rate quoting to fully automated pricing infrastructure. Industry leaders ar
Old Dominion Raises LTL Rates 4.9% Effective October
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, has announced a 4.9% general rate increase effective October 5. This increase applies to a selection of se
Rail Freight Recovers 16% But Revenue Falls, What's Happening?
Spain's freight railway sector is sending contradictory signals: while transportation volumes recovered by 16% in the second quarter, revenues declined 2.7% year-on-year. This divergence, more tonnage
Diesel Hits Record $6.53 as Iran Crisis Roils Energy Markets
The diesel market has reached unprecedented volatility, with the Department of Energy benchmark price hitting an all-time high of $6.529/gallon, up $1.951/gallon since early July. This spike directly
DSV Stock Plunges 5% on Road Transport Challenges
DSV experienced a sharp stock decline exceeding 5% to reach a 17-month low following mounting challenges in its road transport operations. The company's performance deteriorated even as the broader tr
Rhine Water Levels Drop, Shipping Costs Rise Across Europe
Declining water levels on the Rhine River, a critical European inland waterway, are driving up cargo shipping costs as barge operators reduce payload capacity to navigate shallower channels. This seas
Hidden Costs of Dual Shipping Systems Drain Logistics Budgets
Many supply chain organizations maintain legacy and modern shipping systems in parallel, creating redundant infrastructure, inflated operational costs, and coordination challenges. This dual-system ap
Amazon's Air Fleet Challenge: Absorbing Aircraft Retirements
Amazon's ability to absorb the retirement of aging air cargo aircraft presents a significant operational challenge for the e-commerce giant. While the company possesses sufficient financial resources
Freight Inefficiencies Widen Cost Gap for Small Businesses
Recent analysis reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) face structural disadvantages in freight operations that widen their cost burden relative to larger competitors. Inefficiencies
Rail Freight Volumes Drop First Time Since February, Supply Chain Alert
North American rail freight volumes turned negative for the first time since February, with carloads declining 3.3% and intermodal dropping 3.8% year-over-year in week 36. The breadth of decline is pa
J.B. Hunt Q3 Earnings Miss: Fuel & Driver Costs Squeeze Margins
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced a significant third-quarter earnings warning, projecting a 5-10% sequential decline in EPS driven by sharply rising diesel fuel prices and elevated driver-relate
Diesel hits record high: Supply chain costs surge nationwide
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that the national diesel average has reached an unprecedented record level, marking a critical inflection point for supply chain economics. Thi
$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
Diesel Hits Record $6.29/gal as Refinery & Supply Crises Collide
The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration diesel benchmark reached an unprecedented $6.285 per gallon on Tuesday, shattering previous records and signaling severe structural pressures
FTL Linehaul vs. Fuel Surcharge: Understanding Rate Components
This article provides an educational breakdown of Full Truckload (FTL) freight pricing, specifically distinguishing between linehaul rates and fuel surcharge components. Understanding these rate compo
Ocean Freight Market Surges: What Shippers Need to Know
The ocean freight market is experiencing unexpected strength and volatility, bucking conventional forecasts and creating both challenges and opportunities for shippers worldwide. This surge reflects s
Ocean Carriers Gaining Pricing Leverage as Market Dynamics Shift
Ocean carriers are experiencing a notable shift in pricing dynamics, with major players like Maersk leveraging improved market conditions to strengthen pricing power. This represents a structural chan
Rhine Shipping Costs Surge as Water Levels Drop in Germany
Declining water levels on Germany's Rhine River, a critical European shipping corridor, are driving significant cost increases and capacity reductions for barge operators. The Rhine handles roughly 70
Spot Rates Gain Ground Week of August 30–September 5
DAT Freight & Analytics released its weekly spot rate analysis for August 30–September 5, reporting gains across major freight corridors. This uptick reflects seasonal demand patterns as labor day app
Truckload Spot Rates Defy Volume Drop; Reefer Capacity Remains Tight
The freight market is sending mixed signals as the post-Labor Day period unfolds. While truckload volumes declined nearly 15% in early September, a typical seasonal pullback, spot rates have defied gr
Diesel Hits Record $6 as Refining Crisis Drives Fuel Surcharges
Retail diesel prices have reached unprecedented levels, with the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average hitting $5.967/gallon, breaching the psychologically significant $6 thre
Q3 2026 Shipper Rate Report: Key Trends & Forecasts
FreightWaves has released its Q3 2026 Shipper Rate Report, a quarterly market intelligence publication developed in partnership with Trimble that leverages SONAR's proprietary transportation datasets
Spot Rates Climb Week of August 30–September 5: DAT Report
DAT Freight & Analytics has released its weekly spot rate report for August 30–September 5, highlighting upward movement in trucking rates across key markets. This moderate gain reflects typical seaso
FTR Trucking Index Softens but Signals Strong Freight Demand Ahead
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index, a key barometer of North American freight market health, has declined from recent peaks but continues to reflect fundamentally strong underlying demand conditions. T
LTL Freight Demand Growth Slows: What It Means for Logistics
The less-than-truckload (LTL) freight sector is experiencing deceleration in demand growth, signaling broader softness in the transportation market. This slowdown reflects underlying challenges in man
Diesel Inflation Cascades Through Food Supply Chain
Diesel price inflation is creating a ripple effect throughout the food supply chain, with transportation cost increases propagating from logistics carriers to distributors and ultimately to consumers.
Spot Rates Rise in Late August: What Shippers Should Know
DAT Freight & Analytics has reported gains in spot rates during the week of August 30–September 5, signaling a shift in the trucking market dynamics. This uptick reflects broader seasonal patterns and
Produce Shipping Costs Surge Amid Capacity Crunch and Border Issues
The produce industry is confronting a triple challenge that threatens to disrupt fresh food supply chains across North America: escalating transportation costs, diminishing carrier capacity, and persi
Air Cargo Surges as War, AI Boom Reshape Global Shipping
Global supply chains are experiencing a significant structural shift as companies increasingly divert cargo from traditional ocean shipping to air freight routes in response to two major drivers: ongo
HUD Tackles Mass Timber Shipping Costs in Modular Housing Push
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has launched a significant 24-month initiative focused on mass timber modular housing construction, with a strategic emphasis on addressing the pri
US Drayage Rates Rise as Capacity Fears Mount Amid Converging Pressures
The US drayage market is experiencing upward rate pressure driven by multiple converging capacity challenges. These factors are pushing drayage costs higher at a time when supply chains are already un