Strait of Hormuz Reopens (Sort Of): The US lifted its naval blockade of Iran and shipping began cautiously transiting the waterway after a US-Iran interim deal, with reports of millions of barrels moving and Iran ordering faster transit processing—though shipowners and insurers warn mines, safety coordination, and possible future tolls mean “normal” could still take months. Port & Rail Capacity Push: Pakistan’s Karachi Port hit a national record 2.651m TEUs, while India’s Railways plans a dedicated rail logistics network to move ~340m tonnes of fly ash annually instead of today’s ~13m. Cold Chain & Compliance: Hanjin secured IATA CEIV Fresh certification for fresh cargo, adding to its CEIV Lithium Battery credential as demand rises for verified temperature-controlled logistics. Automation & Data-Center Logistics: Otoki opened an automated Ulsan logistics center for exports, and Doosan signed with LG CNS on data centers, hydrogen drone logistics, and AI/robot transformation. Energy & Tech Supply Chains: Apple flagged unavoidable price hikes due to global memory and storage chip shortages driven by AI demand, while oil prices slid as Hormuz supply fears eased.