ZEV Infrastructure Push (California): The California Energy Commission approved a $95.2M Clean Transportation Program plan to expand zero-emission vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty fleets through 2028-29. Hormuz Shockwaves (UAE-Iran): The UAE suspended all trade and financial dealings with Iran after ballistic missile attacks it said targeted maritime navigation, escalating risks for Gulf shipping and related smuggling networks. Freight Security Under Strain (DRC/S. Sudan): Kenyan truckers threatened to boycott the Northern Corridor unless safety improves, citing killings, extortion, and illegal roadblocks that are disrupting cargo flows to the Port of Mombasa. Port & Logistics Capacity (New Zealand): Lyttelton Port CEO Graeme Sumner discussed an $821M expansion aimed at boosting capacity and market access, including faster shipping and growth in dairy exports. Public Transport & Safety (Philippines/Venezuela): The Ombudsman ordered preventive suspension of two former LTO chiefs over alleged misuse of an outdated IT system that added about P13B in burdens; Venezuela’s transport ministry outlined steps to improve safe, orderly passenger transfers and public land transport services. Health Impacts From Warehousing Fire (US): A report linked the Lineage Logistics Boyle Heights warehouse fire to serious smoke-related illnesses for about 36% of patients treated in the weeks after the blaze. Maritime Disaster (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s Kariba ferry disaster death toll rose to 94, with officials considering private ferry operators for the Kariba-Chalala route under strict safety checks.