Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (India): India’s Union Cabinet has approved the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA), an SPV meant to end fragmented planning across roads, rail, ports, aviation and waterways, and to produce a 10-year National Transport Master Plan plus project appraisal and data analytics. SME Growth Fund (India): The same Cabinet package clears a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for equity support to growth-stage manufacturers and “global champion” candidates. Port Capacity & Competition (Malaysia): Malaysia’s transport minister says Carey Island and Midport won’t dent Port of Tanjung Pelepas’ role, with PTP protected by its Maersk hub status and phased cargo focus. Black Sea Shipping Security: Bulgaria says two commercial vessels were hit by drones in its NATO EEZ; one sank and 18 sailors were rescued, triggering calls for stronger security measures. Shipping Compliance & Trade Controls: Japan imposed first sanctions on 35 ships tied to Russia’s shadow fleet, while India’s DRI seized Chinese-origin fireworks worth Rs 12 crore at Chennai Port. Sustainability in Logistics (US): Logistics Plus renewed its U.S. EPA SmartWay partnership for a 16th year, ranking in the top 12% for CO2, NOx and PM per mile. Long-Term Rail Contract (UK): GB Railfreight signed an at-least-11-year Cardiff logistics deal with 7 Steel UK to move inbound scrap and outbound finished steel. Energy & Logistics Link: Namibia urged NamPower to cut imported electricity dependence and improve affordability as access expands.