#transportation-pricing
(17 articles)FedEx to Raise Shipping Rates in January
FedEx is implementing shipping rate increases effective in January. This seasonal pricing adjustment affects businesses relying on FedEx for parcel and ground shipments, potentially increasing transpo
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Drives Freight Rate Spikes Globally
Disruption at the Strait of Hormuz is affecting global freight pricing and not just crude oil costs. The crisis is creating upward pressure on shipping rates across multiple trade lanes, forcing suppl
Parcel Shipping Hits Record High: Peak Season Surcharges
The 2026 peak holiday shipping season arrives as the most expensive on record, with ground parcel rates climbing 5.8 percent year-over-year according to analysis from AFS Logistics and TD Cowen. UPS a
Shipping Delays and Rate Hikes Squeeze Small Business Margins
Small businesses are facing mounting pressure from shipping delays and elevated freight rates, which disrupt their supply chain operations and increase costs. These logistics challenges are creating o
Contract Freight Rates Jump 22 Cents Over Spot as Trucking Capacity Shrinks
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index reveals a critical market shift: contract dry van rates now command a 22-cent per mile premium over spot freight, a reversal from June when spot rates actually exce
US LTL Truck Pricing Surges 4.5% in August, What It Means
US Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) pricing experienced a notable 4.5% increase in August, signaling a reversal in the freight market's recent softening trend. This data, tracked through the Producer Price I
Fuel Price Spike Pushes Freight & Logistics Costs Higher
Fuel price surges are creating a direct headwind for freight and logistics operators globally, pushing transportation costs upward across ocean, air, trucking, and intermodal services. This cost press
Storage & Shipping Costs Remain High Amid Ongoing Supply Chain Pressure
The article highlights that storage and shipping costs, fundamental operational expenses for retailers and manufacturers, show no signs of meaningful reduction. This reflects a structural shift in sup
BNSF Switching Fee Hike Tests Rail Competition Limits
BNSF Railway's May 1 reciprocal switching tariff rewrite represents a significant shift in railroad pricing strategy, with switching fees at a Grand Island, Nebraska facility jumping from $295 to $1,3
Fuel Volatility Pressures Freight Costs Across Global Supply Chains
Fuel price volatility continues to exert significant downward pressure on freight costs and carrier profitability across all transportation modes. As energy markets fluctuate, logistics operators face
Trucking Industry Enters Structural Upcycle as Regulations Boost Profitability
The trucking industry is entering a structural multi-year upcycle characterized by sustainable rate improvements and regulatory tailwinds that industry experts believe will fundamentally reshape carri
PCCI Calls on Philippine Government to Regulate Surging Logistics Costs
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has escalated pressure on the government to implement regulatory controls on logistics charges that have risen unchecked, creating significant fr
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 millio
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 represe