Red Sea Shipping Shock: Italy says it will deploy warships to protect merchant vessels through Bab el-Mandeb as Houthi pressure tightens and EU action lags, warning route disruption could hit global trade. Hormuz Toll Tensions: South Korea pledged support for restoring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran standoff, as markets weigh the odds of passage fees. Maritime Security Push: The International Chamber of Shipping told the UN Security Council that freedom of navigation is being undermined, stressing shipping can’t be “held to ransom.” Peak-Season Logistics Strain: Maersk’s North America update flags tight space on key lanes, landside truck constraints in the Netherlands, and draft-related bottlenecks, urging shippers to book ahead. Cold Chain & Warehousing Moves: Fraser Direct opened a new 141,000 sq ft distribution centre in Acton, expanding warehousing, fulfillment, freight and customs brokerage for Canada/US customers. Storage & Supply Chain Tech: DreamSofa argues made-to-order furniture cuts warehouse inventory and changes lead-time expectations versus mass-produced stocked goods. Energy Storage Safety: Monterey County says a Vistra battery storage fire in Moss Landing is no longer an active threat, while cleanup continues. E-waste Crackdown: Malaysia police seized 309 tonnes of illegal e-waste in Senawang worth RM7.78m, detaining workers for investigations.