Tag: shipping costs

Global Markets

Ocean Freight Costs Surge Toward Pandemic Crisis Highs

Ocean container rates have jumped more than 200 percent and dry-bulk freight is back near late-2023 highs. The squeeze is...

20/09/2026

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Global Markets

Maersk Emergency Fuel Surcharge Hits Amid War Disrupted Shipping Routes

When major shipping lines like Maersk start slapping emergency fuel surcharges due to war-torn routes and skyrocketing marine fuel costs,...

28/05/2026

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Market News

Tanker ETF Surges 600 Percent Amid Geopolitical Tensions

While oil prices climbed sharply this year amid rising Middle East tensions, one overlooked ETF tied to shipping costs delivered...

25/04/2026

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Market News

Amazon USPS Deal Risks Wider Rural Delivery Gap

Amazon is reducing its reliance on USPS by about 20 percent, shifting hundreds of millions of packages to its own...

19/04/2026

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Market News

Iran Conflict Hits India Exports Hard in March

India's merchandise exports took a surprising hit in March, falling more than 7% as tensions in the Middle East rippled...

16/04/2026

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Market News

USPS Plans 8% Fuel Surcharge on Packages Amid Rising Oil Costs

With oil prices climbing sharply because of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. Postal Service is now...

25/03/2026

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Global Markets

Trump’s De Minimis Ban: Impact on UPS, FedEx, and You

Trump’s de minimis exemption ban hits UPS and FedEx hard, raising shipping costs. How will this affect your next online...

11/09/2025

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Global Markets

Trump’s De Minimis Tariff End: Impact on U.S. Businesses

Trump's tariff changes are shaking up U.S. businesses! Small firms face new costs as de minimis ends. How will they...

29/08/2025

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Market News

Rail Merger Risks: Higher Costs, Poorer Service

A proposed $85B rail merger promises efficiency but shippers fear soaring costs and unreliable service. Can regulators ensure competition? Find...

06/08/2025

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Smart Money

Trump’s Fees On Chinese Ships: Impact On Global Trade

Trump's new fees on Chinese ships could shake up global trade. Will costs soar or spark U.S. shipbuilding? The answer...

18/04/2025

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