Diesel surcharge benchmark smashes $6 barrier—what it means for shipping
US retail diesel prices hit an all-time high of $5.967/gallon, pushing freight costs to unprecedented levels.
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Freight Rejections Soar 400% as Trucking Capacity Collapses
Tender rejection rates hit 14%—three times 2023 levels—while truckload volumes rise just 9% in three years.
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US Manufacturing Growth Hides a $78bn Cost Crisis
September PMI at 54.5 signals ninth straight month of expansion, but pricing pressures surge 6.8 points to 77.9.
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Amazon RelayCon 2026: Carriers Demand More Than Rates
Over 1,000 carriers attended Amazon’s annual event, doubling last year’s turnout.
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Will Cheaper Cars Revive US Truck Freight? The CAFE Reset’s Hidden Impact
US regulators slash fuel economy targets, cutting new-vehicle costs by $1,300.
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China’s shipping dominance hits new high: 1,347 vs 633 for nearest rival
UNCTAD’s latest index shows China’s connectivity score more than doubles South Korea’s and Singapore’s.
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Why AI can’t replace the human touch in shipping deals
A panel at Splash Singapore reveals why sincerity in chartering remains a uniquely human skill—even.
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US Freight Market Defies Gloom: Rates Rise as Capacity Exits
Load-to-truck ratios ease to 1.3-1.5 but still support double-digit rate hikes, says Covenant Logistics CEO
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Diesel at $6.53: Why Truckers Are Earning 50% More as Costs Soar
US trucking firms face 40-50% higher operating costs since 2019 as diesel hits an all-time high of $6.53 per gallon.
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US intermodal rail surges 7%—why the spike matters for global trade
US railroads carried 301,456 intermodal units in the week ending September 19, marking a 6.9% year-on-year increase.
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$604m Verdict Shakes Freight Brokers: Liability Now Trumps Rates
A landmark $604 million vicarious liability ruling forces brokers to prove carrier vetting before rate talks.
