Maritime Security & Energy Shock: Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority says the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed to all shipping after US airstrikes, a chokepoint carrying about a fifth of global oil flows—raising fears of major price spikes and insurance-driven shipping slowdowns. Legal Limits at Sea: A fresh US strike on merchant tankers off Oman spotlights the fight over when military forces can lawfully attack civilian vessels, with India protesting seafarer deaths and arguing merchant shipping must not be targeted. Diplomacy Watch: Trump says a US-Iran deal could be signed Sunday and that Hormuz would reopen immediately after—while Iran pushes back on the timeline, keeping logistics uncertainty high. Port Performance: Despite geopolitical shocks, China dominates global port efficiency rankings, with automation and infrastructure helping ports absorb disruption better than many Western peers. Humanitarian Logistics: UNHCR warns Middle East conflict is delaying some sea shipments of relief items due to Hormuz-linked disruptions, diversions, higher fuel and insurance costs. Trade Policy: Pakistan abolishes an 18% sales tax on the shipping industry for 2026-27 to cut logistics costs and attract investment. Regional Shipping Capacity: Ghana’s Shippers’ Authority convenes high-value shippers to tackle port charges, clearance delays, demurrage costs and transparency gaps as it targets a multimodal hub role. North Sea Security: OEUK urges the UK to classify offshore energy assets as critical national infrastructure amid drone and sabotage concerns tied to Russia. Food & Storage Resilience: Zimbabwe eyes a near-doubling wheat harvest to buffer El Niño drought risk, underscoring how storage and supply planning are becoming logistics priorities.