AI Risk & Governance: OneAdvanced launched an AI-powered risk management platform for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to standardize risk assessments and controls across logistics and other regulated sectors. Port Jobs Impact: A new study says Georgia’s ports support 605,616 jobs and $181B in economic impact, underscoring how container flows drive local employment. Warehouse Automation: GEODIS says it doubled picking throughput in a 600,000-sq-ft warehouse by redesigning workflows around AMRs, including how unfinished picks get re-assigned. Returns Pressure: A look at warehouse returns shows why retailers are rethinking reverse logistics as return rates climb and processing costs stay high. Shipping Disruption Watch: Iran-U.S. tensions keep raising the stakes for Strait of Hormuz shipping, with analysts flagging operational constraints and knock-on effects for LNG and global freight. Customs Security: Guam customs reported tampering and missing items tied to broken seals, with lawmakers pushing higher-security seal rules and penalties. Supply Chain Leadership: Starbucks named a new SVP for supply chain operations, signaling continued focus on network efficiency and inventory ordering tech. EU Packaging Rules: The EU PPWR took effect, forcing importers to meet packaging sustainability, labeling, and supply-chain requirements. Trade & Tariffs: A Manitoba business is shifting sales toward Canada as U.S. tariffs squeeze competitiveness, using U.S. fulfillment inventory only as a short-term buffer.