Strait of Hormuz Escalation: The US carried out fresh strikes on Iran after another drone hit a Panama-flagged tanker, targeting surveillance, comms, air defence and drone storage; Iran says the US violated a ceasefire, keeping shipping risk elevated. Shipping Disruption Watch: Traffic through Hormuz has been volatile as security fears and evacuation efforts collide, while container rates tick up and Piraeus shows early recovery signals. Air Cargo & Route Growth: Etihad launched its inaugural Abu Dhabi–Dhaka flight with widebody belly capacity to support Bangladesh’s garment-driven cargo demand. Regional Logistics Investment: Uniqlo opened a Cavite logistics facility in the Philippines, reinforcing the country’s role as a Japanese retail supply base. Port & Terminal Modernization: Angola’s Sogester took over Soyo River Terminal management for 20 years, aiming to boost coastal shipping and port services. Trade Corridors: Bangladesh and China agreed to deepen connectivity, including a Bangladesh-Myanmar-China corridor concept and port modernization plans. Cyber Security for Supply Chains: Researchers detailed “bucket hijacking,” a cloud storage attack that could redirect logistics and operational data streams. Maritime Workforce: Qatar is expanding maritime education pathways in engineering and navigation to meet growing ship-operations needs. Local Transport Costs: Shipping lines adjusted Batangas–Calapan fares amid fuel-price pressure, showing how oil volatility feeds directly into regional passenger logistics.