Red Sea Shipping Risk: Houthi attacks off Yemen killed three Pakistani nationals and wounded another, renewing fears for freedom of navigation through Bab el-Mandeb as Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut. Ukraine-Russia Logistics Pressure: Ukraine’s drone and missile campaign hit Russia’s Novorossiysk grain terminal and a Wildberries logistics hub, while Russia struck Zaporizhzhia, underscoring how logistics nodes are becoming prime targets. EU Maritime Dispute: Russia’s MFA accused the EU of using Operation Irini to intimidate commercial carriers via unlawful inspections, escalating tensions around cargo movement. Inland Shipping Squeeze: Germany’s rivers hit historic lows, pushing Deutsche Bahn to add rail freight capacity as a substitute for disrupted inland waterways. Tech for Dispatch & Safety: Mobile Tornado rolled out a major TornadoCommander update with live location tracking, voice recording, and worker-safety tools for transport and logistics control rooms. Cross-Border SME Trade: DHL Express, Standard Bank, MTN and dtic launched GoTrade to cut digital, regulatory and logistics barriers for African SMEs exporting internationally. Road & Rail Disruptions: Alabama began resurfacing State Route 102; Florida set public input meetings for a Cedar Creek bridge replacement; Wisconsin flagged possible I-94 Milwaukee delays and cost increases. Public Transport Policy: Alliance leaders weigh regulating e-bikes and scooters; Scottish parents threaten school-bus boycotts after free transport changes left pupils stranded.