#transportation-pricing
(10 articles)Ukraine Raises Rail Freight Tariffs 30%, Strains Supply Chain
Ukraine has implemented a significant 30% increase in national rail freight tariffs, marking a substantial shift in transportation economics for the region. This policy change affects all freight move
Carriers and Insurers Charge War Premium on Regional Freight
Both trucking carriers and freight insurance providers are implementing elevated pricing structures on regional freight movements, a pattern indicative of heightened risk assessments and operational p
STG Logistics Exits Chapter 11 With $150M, Capitalizes on Intermodal Surge
STG Logistics has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 protection after completing a pre-packaged restructuring that slashed over $1 billion in funded debt—a 90% reduction—while securing $150 million
Freight Rates Near Record Highs in June—What's Driving Costs?
The transportation pricing index has climbed to near all-time high levels in June, signaling sustained pressure on freight costs across North American logistics networks. This escalation reflects tigh
Truckload Rates Hit Record High as Capacity Tightens
The transportation market has tightened dramatically in June, with the Logistics Managers' Index recording a 92.4 reading on pricing—just 3.6 points below the all-time record set in May. This represen
Drayage & Intermodal Markets Face Price Surge Pressure
ITS Logistics released its June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing critical early signals that drayage and intermodal markets are positioning for significant price increases in the coming weeks.
Transportation Pricing Hits Record Growth in May 2024
The transportation pricing index has reached a historic inflection point, logging record growth rates in May that signal sustained cost pressures across the logistics ecosystem. This milestone reflect
Freight Rates Hit 10-Year Record as Trucking Capacity Tightens
The Logistics Managers' Index reported a record-breaking reading of 96 for transportation pricing in May, marking the highest growth rate in the index's 10-year history. This unprecedented surge refle
Trucking Spot Rates Surge: Strategies to Manage Freight Costs
Trucking spot rates—the per-mile charges for immediate freight capacity—are experiencing significant upward pressure, driven by a combination of capacity constraints, seasonal demand spikes, and under
Freight Industry Faces Structural Cost Pressures—What's Next?
The freight industry appears to be transitioning from cyclical rate fluctuations to a more structural cost environment. Rising operational expenses—including fuel, labor, equipment maintenance, and re