Strait of Hormuz Tensions: CENTCOM resumed its naval blockade enforcement on Iranian ports, redirecting or disabling six vessels in the first day, pushing fresh volatility into oil and shipping markets. Maritime Decarbonisation: IMO MEPC84 kept net-zero direction broadly agreed but left key details unsettled, including how a global net-zero framework and funding mechanism will work—raising uncertainty for ship fuel and retrofit decisions. Rail Freight Reform: India’s Railways rolled out eight more freight reforms under “Reform Express,” bringing the tally to 17 and targeting lower logistics costs and faster execution. Port & Feeder Connectivity: Global Feeder Shipping launched an Egypt–Venice short-sea container service linking Port Said and Damietta with Koper and Venice, adding routing options into Northern Adriatic markets. Energy Storage Deal: Tata Power won a Letter of Award for a 324 MW / 2,592 MWh pumped-storage project with a 40-year service term, reinforcing long-duration grid storage buildout. AI in Logistics: Singapore fleets are using AI-powered fleet management to boost vehicle utilisation and reduce empty miles instead of adding more trucks. Corporate Logistics Finance: Navkar Corporation reported Q1 FY27 net profit up 401.9% YoY to ₹12.28 crore on stronger logistics volumes and efficiency. Fuel Supply Watch: Nigeria’s downstream market saw marketers pause Dangote refinery loading amid dollar-pricing uncertainty, with potential knock-on effects for availability. Food Safety & Inspections: Libya’s interior minister announced modern inspection systems for ports, airports and borders, aiming to strengthen imported food oversight and curb fuel smuggling.