Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 3, 2026)

The most important supply chain & logistics news, including logistics management, transportation management, third-party logistics, supply chain software.

Apr 03, 2026

Did you fall victim to an April Fools’ joke this year?

Maybe it’s a sign of the times, but I didn’t see many jokes online, especially ones related to supply chain. Even I, who has written several April Fools’ posts over the years, skipped it this time.

I did have a physical therapy appointment on April 1 (I’m still working on getting my fractured ankle back to 100%), and they had three April Fools’ riddles written on a whiteboard:

What did April Fools say when it received a gift?
Why was the frog late to work on April Fools’ Day?
Why shouldn’t you tell duck jokes on April Fools’ Day?

I went 0-for-3 trying to guess the answers — but I’ve never been great at riddles. Curious what they are? I’ll share them at the end.

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week:

Rising Diesel Prices: How Are Shippers Responding?

Diesel prices are rising again — and quickly. As reported in the Wall Street Journal: “Diesel prices for U.S. truckers rose a record 96 cents a gallon this past week [25% increase], an ominous sign for retailers and manufacturers juggling tariffs and bracing for higher shipping costs following the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.”

If elevated prices persist through the rest of 2026, how will shippers respond?

This survey explored the expected impact on transportation spend, the actions companies are most likely to take, how fuel surcharge programs are structured, and the biggest challenges in managing fuel price volatility.

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