Port & Maritime Disruption: South Africa’s Durban Gateway Terminal is seeing fresh operational turmoil, with Safla and the Road Freight Association warning of cascading delays across vessels, yards and landside operations that are inflating costs for shippers. Security & Smuggling Crackdown: The Philippine Navy seized suspected smuggled cigarettes and diesel worth at least P147m in two maritime interdictions off Zamboanga and Sulu, turning contraband over to customs for legal action. Rail Delivery Push: The Philippines’ DOTr says a third eight-car EMU trainset has arrived for the North-South Commuter Railway, moving the Malolos–Tutuban leg toward depot integration and testing. Public Transport Policy Fallout: Victoria, Australia scrapped a secret 1% annual fare levy tied to the Suburban Rail Loop after an auditor-general report, with the premier apologizing but refusing to say when he learned of it. Air Cargo Growth: Macau’s Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal handled its first outbound shipment under “Hengqin pickup, Macau flight,” aiming at 300,000 tonnes annual capacity. Shipping Risk Watch: A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to security concerns as Iran-Oman talks continue. Logistics & Infrastructure: Arizona’s Park303 logistics park sold its final two fully leased buildings for a record $170m, including DHL and Logisticus Group tenants. US Postal Rates: USPS requested temporary holiday shipping price hikes for 2026 peak season, pending regulatory approval.