Gulf Shipping Legal Clash: A Bahrain legal expert warned that any move to close or selectively restrict the Strait of Hormuz would violate international transit passage rules, stressing the strait’s global energy importance. Automation & Jobs: UK retailer Asda plans to cut up to 1,000 warehouse roles as it consolidates George clothing logistics at a single Derby site run by DHL, with automation and robotics driving the change. Port & Logistics Tech: DHL launched its DHL Academy of Humanitarian Logistics to train aid groups on customs, dangerous goods and safer delivery, starting in Sub-Saharan Africa. Eurasia Corridor Funding: The EU and Kazakhstan reaffirmed plans to expand the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, backing upgrades like Aktau port modernization and digital border procedures. Road Freight Safety: Manitoba called for a national trucking registry after a fatal crash tied to a decertified carrier, saying safety fitness records must be trackable across provinces. Transit Disruption & Infrastructure: Indiana scheduled bridge work on US-41 near Oaktown next week, while Missouri set a Route AA bridge deck replacement with a detour and late-August reopening. Electrification for Freight: Janus Electric reported progress in US heavy-transport electrification, including additional conversion kit orders and a dedicated charging station for a Port of Los Angeles logistics customer. Public Transport Expansion: Ghana’s Volta Region received six Metro Mass buses to boost mobility and regional development.