Strait of Hormuz Disruption: A projectile hit a vessel’s engine room while it was leaving the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, causing a crew casualty and renewing fears of oil-spill risk as Iran keeps tight control of transit. US-Iran-Oman Tensions: Trump again threatened Oman over any interference with US efforts to manage Hormuz, while Iran says it is close to finalizing a transit-route plan with Oman. Port Labor Pressure: Germany’s Verdi union called 24-hour warning strikes across six northern seaport locations, covering about 11,000 workers, as wage talks with port employers remain deadlocked. India Trade Boost: Kerala began full EXIM operations at Vizhinjam, aiming to cut reliance on foreign transshipment hubs and keep more value in India’s maritime trade. Logistics Tech: Descartes rolled out AI-powered image document management to speed customs entry and shipment processing for brokers and forwarders. Automation & EV Freight: Einride plans to deploy 500 Tesla Semis across North America on its Saga AI platform, expanding electric freight capacity for Amazon and other shippers. Cyber Risk in Fulfilment: Pokémon Center UK orders were disrupted after CEVA Logistics suffered a cyberattack, with customer order details potentially exposed. Energy Storage Pipeline: SSE won consent to double the Mullafarry BESS duration/capacity to 320MWh, supporting longer electricity discharge.