Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2026)

The top Talking Logistics posts published in Q1 2026, plus new video episodes aired in Q1 and highlights from Indago research community.

Apr 15, 2026

This past January, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community, “How would you describe the level of uncertainty facing your supply chain today compared to three years ago?”

Most respondents (57%) said uncertainty is either slightly or significantly higher than it was three years ago. If we were to repeat the survey today, I’d bet the percentage would be even higher, considering what has transpired in just the past few weeks — including the U.S. Supreme Court invalidating the IEEPA tariffs, war breaking out in the Middle East (triggering a significant increase in diesel fuel prices), and the ongoing innovations, debates, and concerns surrounding AI.

Will the rest of the year bring more uncertainty or less?

Time will tell, but the safe bet is more. Case in point: talks to renew the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement have begun — at least between the U.S. and Mexico — and there is considerable uncertainty about what will happen in the weeks ahead leading up to July 1, 2026, when the three governments must decide whether to extend the agreement for another 16 years (see “While Everyone Watches Oil and Tariffs, USMCA Looms”).

Looking at the top Talking Logistics posts this quarter, a clear narrative emerges: supply chain leaders are operating in a world of constant, multi-dimensional uncertainty — driven by tariffs, cost volatility, regulatory pressures, and rising cyber risks. Execution excellence, therefore, is no longer sufficient on its own; leaders also need stronger decision intelligence, enabled by connected data — aggregated from disparate sources and put into context — along with the metrics and tools required to make faster, smarter decisions.

Where are you on the decision intelligence maturity curve?

A question worth discussing with your team at your next meeting.

And with that, here are some Talking Logistics and Indago highlights for Q1 2026.

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.

Download Report

Subscribe to "Be Uncommon" Newsletter