Port & Terminal Deal: CMA CGM and ASYAD will jointly develop and operate a multipurpose logistics terminal in Sohar, aiming to boost Oman’s maritime connectivity near the Strait of Hormuz. Air Cargo Ground Handling: SAL Logistics Services was signed by Singapore Airlines to provide integrated cargo ground handling at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Customs Modernisation: ADB approved a $50m policy loan for Nepal to digitize customs, use risk-based inspections, and streamline procedures to cut trade costs. Rail Freight Growth: Indian Railways reported 4% freight loading growth in June to 142.21m tonnes, alongside steady passenger gains. Urban Transit Expansion: Bihar inaugurated the Patna Metro extension to Malahi Pakdi to improve connectivity and reduce commute times. Road Safety & Disruption: Illinois warned of heat-driven pavement buckling; Spain’s AVE Madrid–Galicia line was interrupted over catenary tension issues; and Pinellas Park launched a crackdown on high-crash state roads. Logistics Electrification: CATL and J&T Express partnered to deploy battery-swapping trucks and electric warehouse equipment, targeting lower-carbon logistics. Postal Logistics: Georgian Post and Turkish Airlines expanded cooperation so international letters and classic postal items can be processed and forwarded via Georgian Post’s own air cargo terminal. Maritime Risk Watch: Analysts say US-Iran diplomacy is supporting a gradual, volatile normalization of Strait of Hormuz shipping rather than an instant rate collapse.