Supply Chain Optimization

More price pressure = higher freight costs

Written by Tom Moore | Jul 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM

 

Diesel price is being pushed up:
  • US refinery capacity totaled 18.1 million barrels per calendar day (b/cd) at the start of 2021 – down 0.8 million b/cd (4.5%) from 19.0 million b/cd at the start of 2020
  • While down from nearly $78/barrel – oil is still $73+
  • Meanwhile, OPEC failed in its third attempt to resolve a deadlock over oil production
Freight costs are being pushed higher despite orders for class 8 trucks being up 11% month over month and more than 60% from a year ago.  And drivers seem to be the perennial excuse for canceling customers and no-shows.
 
For a wealth of additional resources and insights, explore our website at https://provisionai.com/ and connect with us on our social media channels for the latest updates and information! Discover expert perspectives, helpful guides, and more to stay informed.
 
Load Optimization | Freight Utilization | Capacity Utilization |Weight Maximization | Cargo Efficiency | Load Efficiency | Space Utilization | Transport Efficiency | Freight Efficiency | Vehicle Utilization