Strait of Hormuz Escalation: Trump says the U.S. will “run” the Strait of Hormuz, reinstate an Iranian blockade, and seek 20% reimbursement on cargo for “safe passage,” as the U.S. Navy prepares enforcement and Iran/UN bodies push back on any tolls. Energy & Markets: Oil jumped after the announcement, with shipping disruption fears rippling into fuel and freight planning. Maritime Governance: The IMO reiterated there’s “no legal basis” for mandatory strait fees, while Iran warns the U.S. can’t dictate strait management. Cross-Border Trade Facilitation: Togo and Benin are coordinating to cut barriers on agricultural corridors, aiming to speed road movement and improve border processes. Port Expansion: Bangladesh’s Matarbari Deep Seaport is set to enable direct calls by large mother vessels, targeting 2029 operations and lower transshipment reliance. Warehouse & Tech: Insight Works rolled out multiple mobile interface views for Warehouse Insight on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and a separate report highlights why warehouse go-lives fail and how to prevent costly disruptions. Public Transit Funding: Stratford, Ontario secured nearly $10M for bus replacements and garage expansion, including added storage capacity. Automation & Storage Innovation: Abu Dhabi plans dedicated number plates for driverless vehicles to improve monitoring, while a new lift-free e-bike rack targets safer, easier loading.