Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2026)

The top Talking Logistics posts published in Q2 2026, plus new video episodes aired in Q2 and highlights from Indago research community.

Jul 02, 2026

We’re officially halfway through 2026 — or halfway out of it, depending on your perspective. Either way, it’s been an eventful six months in the world of supply chain and logistics.

Looking back at the first half of the year, here are the five developments that stand out the most to me:

The Strait of Hormuz crisis puts supply chains on high alert. Geopolitical tensions remind companies that global supply chains remain vulnerable to sudden disruptions.
The Supreme Court tariff ruling reshapes sourcing and trade strategies. Legal and policy uncertainty force companies to reassess sourcing decisions, inventory strategies, and cross-border trade flows.
Freight fraud drives renewed focus on carrier vetting and trust. Rising cargo theft, identity fraud, and legal developments reinforce the importance of rigorous carrier selection and secure transportation processes.
Agentic AI emerges as the industry’s biggest technology story. While many AI initiatives remain in the pilot stage, the conversation shifts decisively toward AI agents that can automate work and support decision-making.
The trucking market shows signs of recovery. After a prolonged freight recession, tightening capacity and improving demand suggest the market is beginning to turn a corner.

I’m sure I’ve missed something. What else would you add to the list? Post a comment and let me know.

One issue that’s already on my radar for the second half of 2026 is the future of USMCA.

As I wrote back in April…

Would You Put Your Freight on a Driverless Truck?

Driverless trucks have been “coming soon” for more than a decade. But recent developments suggest the industry may finally be approaching a new phase. This month, for example, PepsiCo disclosed that it is operating 35 driverless trucks on public roads in Arizona as part of its live supply chain operations.

Back in August 2022, we asked Indago members about testing driverless trucks. At the time, most respondents were not testing the technology. It’s now four years later. Has shipper sentiment changed? Are companies more willing to test or use driverless truck capacity, and what barriers remain to broader adoption?

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