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(26 articles)Diesel Prices Remain Elevated at $6.18/gal Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Diesel prices declined marginally for the third consecutive week to $6.179 per gallon, but remain historically elevated due to Iran-related geopolitical tensions and refinery disruptions. The national
Vietnam Export Businesses Battle Rising Freight Costs
Export businesses in Nghe An province, Vietnam are experiencing significant operational and financial strain due to rising freight costs. This regional challenge reflects broader pressures in Southeas
Rising Fuel Costs and Security Push Shorten Freight Contracts
Freight market dynamics are shifting as three converging pressures reshape how shippers and carriers negotiate transportation contracts. Elevated fuel costs directly impact carrier profitability and p
Diesel Price Surge Squeezes Freight Industry Margins
Diesel price increases are creating significant margin compression across the freight and logistics industry, affecting carriers' profitability and operational decisions. This cost escalation comes at
Red Dye Diesel Executive Order: Will Trucking See Real Savings?
The Trump administration signed an executive order allowing red dye diesel, traditionally reserved for agricultural use, to be consumed by over-the-road trucking fleets. This move could theoretically
Diesel Prices Hit $6.28/Gallon: Supply Chain Impact
Diesel prices have reached record-breaking levels at $6.28 per gallon nationally, signaling a sustained inflationary pressure across the transportation and logistics sector. This sharp increase direct
Inland Container Costs Rise as Ocean Freight Rates Decline
A divergence in transportation pricing dynamics is emerging in containerized logistics: while ocean freight rates have softened, inland container transport costs are climbing. This counterintuitive mo
Tariffs Reshape Cross-Border Freight: XPO Logistics Impact
Tariff escalation is fundamentally altering how freight moves across North American borders, with significant implications for logistics operators and their customers. XPO Logistics, a major player in
Diesel Surges to $5.85: 2026 Peak Season Becomes Pricing Battleground
Diesel fuel prices hitting $5.85 per gallon are fundamentally altering the economics of the 2026 peak shipping season, forcing carriers and shippers to rethink pricing strategies rather than simply mo
Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Structural Supply Shock Threatens Fleet Margins
Diesel prices have reached their highest settlement levels in history, driven by a confluence of structural supply constraints rather than temporary shocks. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineri
Diesel Prices Fall Again: What It Means for Your Logistics
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the national diesel average has declined for the second consecutive time within an eight-week period, signaling a moderating trend in one of su
Diesel Prices Fall Again: What It Means for Your Logistics Costs
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the national diesel average has declined for the second consecutive time within an eight-week period, signaling potential relief for transporta
Rail Coal Volumes Forecast to Rise in Q4; Tank Car Capacity Threatens
Telegraph's Freight Market Intelligence division projects a modest but historically significant reversal in coal rail volumes, forecasting under 1% year-over-year growth in Q4, the first uptick after
Trucking Market Enters Supply-Driven Cycle With Room to Tighten
The US trucking market has fundamentally shifted into a supply-constrained cycle, according to recent SONAR data analyzed by FreightWaves. Current accepted truckload volumes average 9,800 with rejecti
Proficient Auto Logistics Acquisition Reshapes 25% of North America Market
Proficient Auto Logistics announced a transformative $130 million acquisition of California-based Hansen & Adkins, positioning the combined entity to control approximately 25% of North America's new c
Covenant Logistics Revenue Up, But Cost Pressures Squeeze Margins
Covenant Logistics reported mixed financial results as revenue growth was offset by escalating operational costs, resulting in margin compression. This pattern reflects broader industry headwinds affe
CSX & Knight-Swift Show Freight Recovery Signs Amid Fuel Cost Pressures
CSX and Knight-Swift, two major players in North American freight and logistics, are signaling early indicators of a freight cycle recovery, suggesting improved demand and pricing power in the rail an
Diesel Spikes Amid Hormuz Tensions: Trucking Cost Crisis
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are triggering sharp increases in diesel prices, creating significant operational challenges for trucking companies and broader supply chains. The article
Fuel Price Shocks Disrupt Freight Markets Globally
Fuel price volatility is creating significant friction in global freight markets, with cascading effects across trucking, ocean, and air cargo segments. When energy costs spike unexpectedly, carriers
Fuel Surcharges Push Parcel Shipping Rates to Near-Record Levels
Parcel carriers are implementing fuel surcharges that have pushed small-package shipping rates near record-high levels, a response to elevated energy costs and transportation pressures. This developme
Rising Truck Costs Drive Intermodal Adoption, IANA Report Shows
The intermodal transportation sector is experiencing renewed momentum as trucking costs rise and capacity tightens across North American freight networks. According to the Intermodal Association of No
Oil Price Shocks Disrupt Trucking and Shipping Markets
Crude oil price volatility is creating cascading disruptions across trucking and maritime shipping networks, pressuring carriers' operating margins and forcing shippers to reassess transportation stra
Fuel Price Shocks Disrupting Global Freight Markets
Fuel price shocks continue to destabilize freight markets worldwide, creating cascading impacts across trucking, ocean, and air freight sectors. When energy costs spike unexpectedly, carriers face mar
Oil Price Shock Threatens Shipping Margins & Logistics Costs
Oil price volatility is emerging as a critical risk factor for shipping and logistics companies, with energy costs directly impacting fuel surcharges, operational margins, and capital expenditure plan
Rail Traffic Surges 7.1% as Intermodal Containers Jump 12%
U.S. rail freight volumes showed strong momentum through mid-June 2026, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 521,998 units for the week ending June 20, a 7.1% year-over-year increase.
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