Middle East Energy Security: The U.S. escorted a wartime-high 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz while fending off drone and missile threats, as oil prices rose on renewed US-Iran strikes. Maritime Decarbonization: NORDEN delivered the first verified shipping emissions reductions via the RSB Book & Claim registry with Microsoft, showing buyers can cut and account for emissions now. Port & Container Operations: Mundra’s empty-container depot policy shift is rippling through transporters and shipping lines, raising concerns about whether capacity and planning are ready. Cold Chain & Warehousing Finance: Americold completed its $1.3bn EQT cold-storage venture, while American Healthcare REIT named Public Storage CFO Aric Chang as its new CFO. Logistics Infrastructure in Africa: Zimbabwe is pushing to become the region’s logistics hub, tied to expanded pipeline and energy infrastructure. Fuel & Transport Cost Pressure: Nigeria’s NNPCL raised Abuja petrol prices to ₦1,345/litre, adding pressure to downstream logistics costs. Automation & Fulfillment Expansion: Flexport extended end-to-end fulfillment with Canada and UK services, and Swisslog is set to showcase next-gen warehouse automation in Riyadh. Energy Transition Tech: Maersk will trial Anemoi’s Rotor Sail on a container vessel, aiming to cut fuel use on Atlantic routes. Supply Chain Risk From Climate: New Zealand logistics is bracing for sustained El Niño volatility that could disrupt sea, land and air freight.