Strait of Hormuz Watch: Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up slightly, but daily transits are still far below pre-war levels as brokers warn mine clearance and a new war-risk insurance setup are needed to restore normal shipping. Sanctions & Shipping Control: The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s newly created Persian Gulf shipping authority, escalating pressure as negotiators edge toward a 60-day ceasefire extension that would include “unrestricted” transit. Last-Mile Deal: USPS signed a multiyear parcel contract with DHL eCommerce, aiming to secure at least $10B in revenue by expanding home delivery capacity. Energy Storage Buildout: UK contractor Hedigan Construction was appointed for a 12MW BESS project in Caterham, supporting grid stability and peak balancing. Logistics Infrastructure: India’s GMR floated tenders for major Nagpur airport expansion packages after Cabinet clearance, covering terminal, airside, civil and utilities works. Food Logistics Focus: Oman’s food-security debate is shifting toward transport, cold storage and distribution costs—not just production and import volumes. EV Charging Rollout: Mongolia plans “green stations” for EV charging, targeting 80 locations in Ulaanbaatar this year and 500 sites over two years. Warehouse Expansion: Aldi began initial operations at its £500m Leicestershire distribution centre, with 1.3m sq ft capacity and chilled/frozen chambers.