Shipping costs will increase again in November.

According to data from the latest analysis of the Edenred Road Freight Index (IFR), based on exclusive data from the Repom platform, the average price of freight per kilometer traveled in the country registered an increase of 1,11% in November compared to the previous month. The national average value rose from R$ 7,23 in October to R$ 7,31 in November, thus interrupting a sequence of three months of decline. 

The upward trend reflects a set of economic variables that have once again put pressure on transportation costs. The price of diesel, the sector's main input, showed a slight increase during the month. According to the Edenred Ticket Log Price Index (IPTL), S-10 diesel became 0,16% more expensive in November, reaching an average of R$ 6,22, while regular diesel maintained the value of R$ 6,19 recorded in October. Even though these variations are slight, they usually have a rapid impact on freight pricing.

Another factor contributing to the increase was the macroeconomic environment. The benchmark interest rate (Selic) remains at its highest level in 19 years, which makes access to credit more expensive, raises the financial costs of operations, and reduces the room for maneuver for transport companies. In agribusiness, the strategy adopted by some producers of retaining soybean stocks for sale in the second half of the year increased the volume of cargo in circulation, sustaining the demand for freight and putting pressure on prices on some routes.

The Black Friday period also influenced the market. The date, marked by strong retail activity, accelerated the demand for freight in some industries, especially in the consumer goods and electronics sectors, contributing to an increase in cargo volume and putting pressure on prices on certain routes.

Despite the positive variation in the month, the scenario remains relatively stable towards the end of the year, with occasional adjustments. “The increase in freight per kilometer traveled observed in November is a result of cyclical factors, such as the slight increase in diesel prices and the dynamics of agribusiness during this period. Even so, the market remains balanced, without major jumps in demand or costs. The expectation is for stability as we turn to 2026,” analyzes Vinicios Fernandes, Director of Edenred Frete.