Autonomous Freight: PepsiCo has begun a large-scale driverless trucking rollout with Gatik, moving autonomous logistics from pilots to real-world Frito-Lay supply runs—while reigniting debate over jobs, safety, and regulation. Red Sea Shipping Risk: The Houthis announced a “complete and total ban” on Israeli-linked maritime navigation through the Red Sea, warning of escalation and raising the odds of reroutes and higher costs. Middle East Energy Shock: Fitch says Strait of Hormuz disruptions are likely to create a temporary logistics-driven supply bottleneck, with oil prices volatile but expected to ease if the route reopens by late July. Maritime Security Drill: Greece plans a major spill-response exercise after drone attacks on Russian-trading energy carriers near its waters, aiming to test readiness and reaction speed. Inland Capacity Boost (China): China started the Three Gorges New Water Transport Channel to relieve Yangtze congestion, targeting major throughput gains by 2033. Logistics Economics: A YRC study says online apparel brands lose 30%–50% of orders to returns, with reverse logistics quietly erasing margins. Freight Market Outlook: Coherent Market Insights forecasts FTL/LTL services growth to $24.44B by 2033, driven by tech and shifting customer expectations. Transport Disruptions (US/UK/Philippines): KY road works will close parts of U.S. 68 and restrict U.S. 60; Weymouth operators seek more goods vehicles; Mindanao’s earthquake has suspended GenSan airport commercial flights with a possible restart within a week.