Port & Rail Upgrades: California’s Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin toured Port of Hueneme projects funded by $172m in grants since 2023, including work aimed at zero-emissions operations. Inland Port Push: Malaysia broke ground on the RM300m Melaka Inland Port near Pulau Sebang Railway Station, with phased customs, rail/containers, warehousing and smart logistics planned. Road Disruption From Weather: Heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai killed at least six after building collapses, while landslides shut the Mumbai–Pune expressway and disrupted flights and long-distance trains. Maritime Security & Routing: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will reroute their AE15 service back through the Red Sea and Suez Canal after reviewing security conditions, cutting out the longer Cape route. Port Safety Incident: A container fell onto two trucks at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal, injuring two workers seriously; an investigation is underway. Trade & Sanctions Watch: Germany says Iran should ultimately pay for mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz, while Reuters reports Iran is discussing resuming oil exports to Japan ahead of a sanctions waiver deadline. Logistics Policy & Enforcement: South Africa’s transport minister says rail and port reforms are gaining traction, including approvals for private train operators and restored rail lines. Tech & Security: Maritime phishing attacks using RedLine Stealer were traced to a single leaked command server tied to fake domains targeting a South Korean maritime manufacturer.