Fuel prices and developments affect the entire supply chain, and can place a lot of pressure on carriers. Check back here for news and information related to fuel prices and the gas sector, plus insights and analysis on trends and issues impacting the industry.
Hyundai has unveiled a fuel-cell powered Class 8 truck, the HDC-6 Neptune, that it plans to launch at an undisclosed time in the future. It will be a global truck for multiple markets, including the U.S.
Truckers and trucking companies worried about IMO 2020’s impact on diesel prices would have received no comfort from what executives said.
The impact of IMO 2020 on diesel prices will be the subject of the lead interview this weekend on FreightWaves Radio. Co-host John Kingston attended the Argus Fuel Oil conference in Miami during the past week and sat down with two of the company’s leading analysts, Stephen Jones and Ed Arnold. Jones is the senior […]
Shippers will shun container lines that lack transparency or overcharge for low-sulfur fuels.
Diesel is a sideshow at the Argus Media conference but the impact on it is always in the background.
Independent trucking group calls the rule “unrealistic”; environmental coalition says it doesn’t go far enough.
Hyundai Motor Co. is expanding its fuel cell ambitions to heavy-duty trucks and trailers with a pair of concepts for next week’s North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta.
The signal that IMO 2020 is here isn’t going to be one big moment. There are other signs to watch for.
French calls for mandatory slow steaming continue, but the introduction of low-sulfur bunkers could see container lines accelerate services as fuel markets are played for competitive advantage.
The explosion and fire were near a refinery, but initial reports that they were at a refinery were incorrect.
Market Voice Ben Thrower writes about electric vehicles – and their potential impact on the U.S. energy grid.
European shippers have joined with leading container line analyst Drewry to bring order to the “who pays what” implementation of IMO low-sulfur fuels.
A report released the same day as the tanker incident shows why it’s hard to envision higher prices.
An influx of new container ships has hiked the average size of vessels deployed on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades, reports Alphaliner.
The first news led to a spike that pulled back. But prices were higher as the U.S. trading day began.
European logistics giant could bring its famed, eco-friendly distribution centers to North America as its global expansion continues
UPS will add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over the next three years as part of an agreement with Agility Fuel Solutions, which will supply the natural gas systems and infrastructure. The vehicles will include heavy-duty trucks, terminal tractors and package cars.
New pipelines are proving bad news for truckers, according to this RBN Energy report.
Maersk expects ample supplies of low-sulfur fuels to be available in most ports, but warns shippers to expect higher costs.
Drewry expects service levels to be cut by lines if shippers prove unwilling to foot the bill for mandatory low-sulfur fuels.
