Fuel disruptions have shaken the spot freight market

Fuel shortages and rising prices have sharply disrupted the spot freight market: according to Pooling, the number of transport search requests increased fourfold in just one week. The reason is not only higher fuel prices, but also limited fuel availability on certain routes, forcing carriers to change маршруты, postpone trips, or cancel them altogether.

This has hit suppliers of perishable goods especially hard, as delivery delays mean penalties and the risk of failing to meet supply obligations. Against this backdrop, shippers are increasingly moving away from long-term contracts in favor of spot services, private carriers, and consolidated shipments.

Freight rates have already risen by around 10%, while the market is shifting toward monthly rate agreements and cargo consolidation. The most difficult situation is currently observed in Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai, Irkutsk Region, and in the southern corridor.