Port & Infrastructure: Egypt has begun trial operations for the first phase of a general cargo and dry bulk terminal at Sokhna Port, with the first vessel unloading battery-unit cargo as stevedoring and port services ramp up. Trade Routes: China opened the Pinglu Canal, cutting inland journeys to Qinzhou Port by 560+ km and aiming to lower logistics costs for southwest-to-ASEAN trade. UAE Connectivity: Dubai approved the New Fourth Corridor, an 80km, two-phase road project linking Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and designed to support logistics traffic via major crossings and Etihad Rail alignment. Logistics Tech & Automation: El Salvador is modernizing customs with AI and a broader logistics push, while Acajutla Port cut container vessel turnaround from about 12 days to 24 hours after infrastructure and software upgrades. Peak-Season Shipping Costs: Xentra Transport says it will keep NYC-area same-day courier and freight rates flat through peak season, avoiding surcharges and demand-based pricing. Multimodal Freight: Pakistan’s National Logistics Corporation and Railways signed a framework to strengthen multimodal logistics, including work tied to a Karachi freight corridor and logistics park. War-Risk Insurance: Ukraine is pushing a First Loss Fund for war-risk coverage, with a possible 1-point VAT increase discussed to help finance it. Red Sea Risk: Shipping remains under pressure as Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea disruptions keep war-risk costs elevated.