by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jan 21, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs may not be the only line item changing your costs in January 2026. Shipping routes, carrier fees, and “event” surcharges can swing your landed cost just as fast. Here’s what specialty oil buyers should watch right now, plus a simple checklist to protect...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Nov 5, 2025 | Renkert News, Supply Security
When working with specialty oil suppliers, buyers only see the on-time truck, the clean paperwork, and the drum or tote that lands exactly where it should. But just like on a ship, there’s a lot of hard work going on out of sight. Let’s go below decks and take a look....
by jim newell | Nov 15, 2022 | Economy, Renkert News
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and your business is only as good as your raw materials supply chain. Principles from specialty oil supply logistics can strengthen it. Some of the following tips are specific to liquid raw material transportation. But...
