Inflation Caused by Transportation and Warehousing Costs
Inflation Grows With Rising Freight Rates Inflation continues to rise as the costs of transportation and warehousing goods for final demand has increased by more than 18% this November. Comparing this data to earlier years shows this is the largest annual increase since 2009. Covid-19 Contributes to Inflation Tensions Photo Courtesy of Daniel Schludi Materials like iron ore, steel, and even finished products ready for market have to move as raw materials that are processed in global manufacturing. All companies have to factor in the cost of transporting goods, and this is typically a fraction…