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(6 articles)Transport Costs Hit Two-Year High, Driving Broader Inflation
Transport and freight costs have climbed to their highest levels in two years, becoming a primary driver of broader economic inflation. This escalation reflects a combination of factors including capa
Trucking Operating Costs Surge 3.4% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation
The American Transportation Research Institute's 2025 annual operating cost survey reveals a trucking industry under significant cost pressure, with average operational expenses climbing to $2.336 per
Diesel Prices Surge on Geopolitical Tensions: Russia and Hormuz Risk
Diesel prices are accelerating upward after nine weeks of declines, driven by two converging supply shocks: Ukrainian drone strikes crippling Russian refinery capacity and escalating military activity
Freight Rates Hit 2-Year High Amid Geopolitical Trade Disruptions
Global freight rates have surged to their highest levels in two years, driven primarily by geopolitical tensions that are forcing carriers to reroute shipments and reduce capacity deployment. This rep
Freight Prices Hit Record Highs as Energy Costs Squeeze Capacity
ITS Logistics, a major North American freight provider, has signaled that the combination of elevated energy costs and constrained carrier capacity is pushing freight rates to record highs. This devel
Diesel Crunch Pushes Freight Rates Higher for Truck Operators
A diesel fuel shortage is creating significant pressure on India's trucking sector, with freight rates climbing in response to constrained fuel availability and elevated energy costs. Truck operators