Autonomous Freight: Einride and Lidl secured Germany’s first driverless freight permit for an SAE Level 4 cab-less truck, clearing KBA’s toughest approval hurdle for scheduled grocery runs. Fuel Shock: Rising diesel prices are squeezing Central Valley farmers and trucking operators, pushing some to raise shipping rates and absorb steep added costs during harvest season. Parcel Pricing Innovation: OnTrac launched “Dynamic Savings,” letting shippers target lower label prices when capacity is available, aiming to add savings instead of only surcharges. Supply Chain as a Board Topic: DSV executives argue supply chain performance is now a C-suite issue, with partnerships helping brands keep goods moving through disruptions. Maritime Security: Major carriers are resuming Red Sea and Suez services despite Houthi risks, while strikes on Ukraine’s ports and rail infrastructure continue to threaten cross-border logistics. Energy & Storage Policy: Nepal’s electricity regulator moves ahead on open access directives, while Cedar County, Missouri paused large solar/wind/battery/data-center builds over water, noise and public health concerns. Cold-Chain/Healthcare Logistics: Glidepath Health emerged from stealth with an AI platform to orchestrate cell and gene therapy delivery logistics and compliance. Infrastructure Finance: Ghana’s GIIF is advancing the Accra–Kumasi Expressway via a dedicated SPV model to make major corridors investable.