Cold Chain Expansion (Philippines): AyalaLand Logistics Holdings plans to add about 14,000 pallets to its cold storage network, pushing capacity to more than 40,000 pallets by year-end. New sites include Artico Sta. Rosa (Laguna) and Artico Consolacion (Cebu), totaling 9,000 pallets, with a third facility in Cavite under construction for another 5,000 pallets. The firm is also growing its dry-warehouse footprint with ALogis Mabalacat in Pampanga. Maritime Operations (Fiji): Natovi Jetty in Fiji has reopened to normal berthing after hazard removal work, with related marine notices revoked. Nuclear Site Risk (Ukraine): Russian drone and munitions attacks damaged Ukraine’s centralized spent fuel storage facility in the Chernobyl exclusion zone; radiation readings reportedly stayed within normal limits. Middle East Shipping Pressure (Israel-Iran): Israel says Iran launched missiles, raising risks for regional logistics and mediation efforts. Sanctions Hit Trade (Cuba): Foreign businesses are pulling out of Cuba ahead of a US deadline tied to GAESA, with payment disruptions and hotel disinvestments affecting tourism and supply flows. Aviation Deal (Cambodia-US): Cambodia and the US concluded a draft air transport agreement after 12 years, aiming to boost direct connectivity and cargo opportunities. Customs & Corridors (Cameroon-Chad): Customs officials in Yaounde discussed making the Kribi-Douala-N’Djamena corridor safer and more competitive, targeting smoother transit for landlocked trade.