Fuel Shock: U.S. diesel has crossed $6 a gallon for the first time, adding pressure to trucking and freight costs as Middle East conflict keeps energy prices elevated. Maritime Security: Tankers are increasingly going “dark” on AIS in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating tracking as volumes remain high and analysts warn of market uncertainty. Red Sea Disruption: Houthi forces seized Yemen’s Mokha, a key Red Sea port near Bab el-Mandeb, raising fresh risks for global shipping lanes. War Hits Warehousing: Ukraine air strikes injured at least eight in Kyiv and drones hit Russia’s Saratov logistics hub for Ozon, with deliveries paused and orders rerouted. Electrification Push: Clicks’ Montague Gardens DC in Africa is set to run a 100% electric truck fleet, backed by solar, battery storage and charging investment. Port Operations: Durban Gateway Terminal talks with SAFLA and RFA highlighted short-term storage-charge waivers and power backup, plus a fix for slot booking. Business Growth & Real Assets: States Logistics plans a Las Vegas distribution center to cut transit times across the Mountain West. Data & Compliance: Ascent Global Logistics faces a data-breach investigation tied to exposed personal information. Cold-Chain/Regulated Supply Chains: A look at how GDP rules shape AI and software use in life sciences logistics. Net-Zero Logistics Real Estate: Greenbox Darlington joins a local environmental partnership, built to net zero with low-carbon materials and solar-ready roofs.