Fuel and surcharge costs continue to pressure logistics markets

Fuel and surcharge costs continue to pressure logistics markets

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly between the United States and Iran, are continuing to affect global logistics markets through higher fuel costs, risk surcharges, and capacity pressure. According to Shypple, while the sector has already adapted to longer transit times caused by…

Resilient operator keeps wheels turning as costs hit hard

Tim VanItallie is based at Biloela and drives a Kenworth SAR. Image: Alf Wilson Costs had doubled for Central Queensland owner-operator Tim VanItallie, when fuel prices went through the roof because of the Middle East conflict. “Fuel costs are hitting us hard,” said Tim, 43. Based at Biloela, Tim was driving a Kenworth SAR when Big Rigs saw him having a brief break at the Townsville Port Access Road hook-up pad. “I have brought general freight u…