Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 20, 2026)
The most important supply chain & logistics news, including logistics management, transportation management, third-party logistics, supply chain software.
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, spring 2026 begins with the vernal equinox today (March 20) at 10:46 a.m. EDT.
Considering it was 24F yesterday morning, it’s not exactly shorts and t-shirt weather yet, but our journey around the sun promises us warmer days ahead, nonetheless.
We’re almost a quarter of the way through 2026 already. How did that happen?
The Russia-Ukraine war goes on, and another war has broken out in the Middle East, but are we in a better or worse place than in March 2020, when the world effectively shut down due to the Covid pandemic?
To quote a-ha, “I used to be confused, but now I just don’t know.”
Alright, enough deep thoughts. It’s Friday, spring is about to arrive, and for now, there’s a blue sky above.
Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week:
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Web Seminar: Trade Compliance in the Middle East and Africa Is Changing, Are You Prepared?
Source: Descartes
Q1 2026 freight market update: What shippers should be watching now
Source: Uber Freight
Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results
Source: Descartes
From paper to payment: How AI is automating Uber Freight’s core payment and auditing operations
Source: Uber Freight
Find Your Perfect Partner on the Road: Werner’s Team Driver Matching Program
Source: Werner
The 2026 Grocery Crunch: Why Dedicated Capacity is the Secret Ingredient for Growth
Source: Werner
2026 Outlook: Spot Market strategies for shippers, carriers and brokers
Source: Trimble
Transportation in 2026: From experimentation to acceleration
Source: Trimble












