Maritime Manufacturing Push: India’s Ports, Shipping & Waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled Maersk’s first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container at the Maersk-CONCOR depot in Uttar Pradesh, with Maersk ordering 1,000 more containers from DCM Shriram—aimed at boosting India’s container manufacturing and maritime self-reliance. Customs Digital Upgrade: Jordan Customs’ “Trade and Logistics Performance Gateway” won top-13 status in the 2026 Digital Economy Lighthouse Awards, spotlighting faster trade and improved logistics performance. Biofuel for Transport: India’s Nitin Gadkari says the Centre is moving toward a 15% isobutanol blend with diesel, converting ethanol into isobutanol to cut fossil fuel dependence. Port/Route Security Tensions: Iran warned the UK and France against “military display” in the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping remains a key global chokepoint. Logistics Disruption in War: Ukraine reported strikes hitting Russian logistics assets, including a helicopter over the Sea of Azov and attacks on oil refining capacity, claiming major refinery damage. Public Transport Safety: Bengaluru’s BMTC electric bus crash injured multiple passengers and left the driver critically hurt; Maharashtra’s MSRTC buses collided on a narrow bridge, injuring 40+. Urban Mobility Projects: Dubai Loop construction is underway for an underground high-speed network using precast concrete and electric vehicles, while Varanasi’s urban ropeway is set to cut commute time to Kashi Vishwanath. Cashless Transit Uptick: Telangana’s TGSRTC says UPI ticketing surged, with UPI collections rising to about Rs 2.5 crore daily and targeting full cashless travel.