Hormuz Pressure on Energy Logistics: Oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz hit a six-month high as U.S. mine clearance and naval protection keep key lanes open, but Iran says it has conveyed conditions to end the U.S. war via Qatar—leaving shippers watching for any change that could ease rates and routing. Regional Supply-Chain Risk: A Gulf logistics expert says Qatar and the region can reroute during shocks, yet the Strait of Hormuz dependency remains a structural vulnerability that workarounds can’t fully replace. Fuel Cost Shock Hits Transport: Pakistan’s goods transport sector is near collapse after diesel prices jumped 51% since the U.S.-Iran conflict began, with about 40% of freight operations suspended and freight charges rising. Policy Response to Diesel Spikes: Australia’s Coalition proposes an automatic Fuel Price Shield that halves fuel excise when Brent averages above $100, aiming to cut costs for households and heavy vehicles. Port/Logistics Disruption in the Middle East: Saudi air-raid alerts and an Aramco fuel-tank fire near Riyadh airport triggered flight cancellations and delays, underscoring how attacks can quickly spill into logistics operations. Cold-Chain/Trade Infrastructure: Pakistan’s LCCI urged embassies to help firms build B2B links for exports, including logistics among priority sectors. Workforce Pipeline: Togo’s Chamber of Commerce launched training to expand women’s access to transport, logistics and cargo-handling jobs, starting with a cohort of 10 and scaling toward 250.