Hormuz Pressure on Shipping: The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing sea-mine attacks, while CENTCOM says it has cleared mines from international lanes—yet tanker and mine risks keep traffic fragile. Sanctions & Finance: The U.S. Treasury proposed a rule to cut an Egyptian state bank’s Iran-linked unit off from the dollar system under “Operation Economic Outcast,” targeting shadow-banking ties tied to Iranian networks. Illicit Trade Crackdown: Australia’s border and police task force disrupted a transnational illicit tobacco network, seizing 3.4 million cigarettes and restraining assets tied to logistics, transport and storage firms. Cold Chain & Food Logistics Under Fire: Russia’s strikes hit Ukraine’s retail and food distribution logistics, with officials warning up to 90% of retail food logistics capacity destroyed in some areas. Ghana 24-Hour Economy Buildout: Ghana plans a 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale Airport to speed exports of high-value produce, pairing logistics with manufacturing and energy. Green Shipping Corridor: Singapore added Brazil to its green and digital shipping corridor network to scale alternative marine fuels and port-to-port digital exchange. Terminal & Storage Moves: Superior Ag opened a new 32,000-ton Ohio River fertilizer terminal, boosting regional farm supply reliability. Temperature-Controlled Industry: GCCA Africa convenes in Johannesburg to strengthen the cold chain sector’s shared voice ahead of September 2-3 discussions.