Energy & Macroeconomy: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that energy shocks, record public debt and AI-driven demand risks are pulling the global economy in opposite directions, with the biggest growth downgrades expected in war-hit and Gulf energy-export economies. Middle East Shipping Risk: UNDP flagged drone attacks on Black Sea grain carriers as a direct threat to global food supplies, while separate reports show Houthis targeting Yemen’s Aden airport amid intensifying fighting near key shipping routes. Oil Supply Buffer Tightens: Aramco and industry leaders warned global oil stockpiles are “scarily thin,” with Hormuz and other disruptions raising costs and extending logistics strain. Battery & Solar Buildout (Grid/Logistics): South Africa moved to open public procurement for 4,600MW of battery storage, and Bangladesh’s ECNEC cleared a 442MW Rampal solar project with battery storage—both aimed at stabilizing supply and reducing reliance on costly power. Trade Corridors & Warehousing: Azerbaijan and the Netherlands’ C. Steinweg discussed Middle Corridor cooperation, including storage and warehousing complexes, as the route competes for Asia-Europe cargo. Cold-Chain & Air Cargo: FedEx’s Dubai hub earned IATA CEIV Pharma certification, adding temperature-controlled storage for pharma handling. Fulfilment Expansion: GLS launched a new purpose-built fulfilment centre in Denmark to connect warehousing, order processing and parcel delivery for e-commerce. Document Logistics: FLYTRIX launched an online-bookable OBC service for urgent international documents, routing via scheduled passenger flights. Ghana LPG Storage: Asharami Ghana commissioned a 6,000MT LPG storage facility at Tema, boosting national storage capacity and energy access. UK Logistics Real Estate: Alliance Automotive Group took the final unit at Panattoni Park Rotherham, consolidating a full 66,039m² logistics park to support rising UK order volumes.