Recently, customers have been asking us why auto shipping prices have gone up drastically within the past couple of months. The simple explanation is that “freedom isn’t free.” Due to political instability in the Arab world from masses yearning for freedom and dignity, global oil supplies have been put under strain, and this has been reflected in higher fuel prices. Since fuel makes up such a big portion of an auto shippers fixed cost, it’s no small wonder that carriers have been hit hard by the recent price jump, and have little choice but to increase their own prices as well.

ShipAuto.com’s Mike Price has written an article where he explains the new math and calculates the increase in the cost of an average auto shipping job, the impact of this increase on the shipper’s margin, and the ultimate consequences of this for the customer. Visit ShipAuto.com to read this useful and informative article.