Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risk: The US and Iran traded strikes again around the Strait after reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship, renewing fears that the corridor could face longer-term disruption and even tolling plans that shippers and insurers will struggle to price in. Port & Trade Deal: MSC is set to buy a 49% stake in Adani’s Vizhinjam port for $1.4bn, a move aimed at boosting India’s deep-water transshipment capacity and pulling more cargo away from regional hubs. Logistics Automation: Fulfillment Hub USA rolled out AI-assisted workflows across claims, customer service, quoting, compliance checks and warehouse task management, reporting faster resolutions and quicker onboarding. Energy Storage for Supply Chains: Pace Digitek/Lineage Power is nearing commissioning of a 2.5 GWh BESS line and targets 10 GWh manufacturing capacity by Q3 FY2027, supporting the growing need for firm clean power. Regional Rail Boost: China opened the Xi’an–Shiyan high-speed line, cutting travel times and strengthening central-west logistics connectivity. Warehousing Expansion: DP World and Arcapita’s Lintara broke ground on a 20,000 sqm logistics centre in Jafza, with construction targeted to finish in Q1 2027. Maritime Workforce: Australia backed the Maritime Skills and Training Initiative with $13.8m to train seafarers and ease vessel crew shortages.