Maritime Security: Saudi Arabia is moving fast to build a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb shipping, with 43 countries at talks in Riyadh and 14 backing the founding statement—aimed at safeguarding trade and energy routes as Houthi threats persist. Shipping Disruption Watch: Strait of Hormuz traffic is rebounding with U.S. escorts, but volumes are still far below pre-conflict levels and some vessels are operating without standard identification, keeping risk elevated for carriers. Cold-Chain & Warehousing Under Fire: Ukraine-linked drone strikes hit Wildberries logistics and a Lukoil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region, forcing logistics chains to reroute and highlighting how e-commerce hubs are becoming strategic targets. Battery Storage Safety: In New York, a Warwick battery storage fire was contained under strict fire-code rules, while local officials elsewhere push for shutdowns amid PFAS contamination concerns—underscoring how storage projects are colliding with public safety and water scrutiny. Automation & Trials: Malaysia launched a remote operations centre for Level 4 autonomous logistics vehicle trials on public roads in Cyberjaya, a sign of regulators preparing for real-world oversight. Energy Infrastructure: L&T Energy won a Kuwait Oil Company EPC order for new crude storage tanks and export network upgrades, reinforcing continued investment in regional oil handling capacity.