Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 24, 2026)

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

Apr 24, 2026

I spent six days on a technology detox in Madrid and Seville.

My wife, oldest daughter, and I traveled to Spain to visit our youngest son, who is studying abroad there. But I also took the opportunity to take a vacation from my computer and smartphone.

I didn’t even pack my laptop — I left it powered down on my office desk. And although I had my iPhone with me, I didn’t open any social media apps or check work email the entire time I was in Spain.

The detox actually began a few days before we left. I made a decision to improve my mental health: I need to feel comfortable being bored again — just being present in the moment.

For example, I don’t need to check email or social media on my phone:

While waiting at a red light or crosswalk
In between sets at the gym
In the checkout line at the supermarket
During conversation lulls at the dinner table
While waiting to get through airport security
Whenever I hit writer’s block or want to procrastinate
In the bathroom (yeah, I know — but you probably do it too)

I have to admit, being “bored” in Spain was very difficult. We landed in Madrid last Friday at 5:30 am and were on the go almost nonstop through Wednesday — visiting museums, parks, palaces, cafés, and more. Most days we walked more than 20,000 steps — and in Seville, we walked 23 miles in just two days.

By pure chance, we arrived in Seville at the start of its Feria de Abril…

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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