Middle East Shipping Shock: Oil prices pushed above $100 a barrel again as US-Iran tensions and attacks around the Strait of Hormuz raise supply and insurance risks, with shipping lanes under fresh strain. Maritime Security & Compliance: Sri Lanka said Iranian-linked vessels near the island remain in international waters beyond its 12-nautical-mile territorial sea, while monitoring continues. Trade Corridor Strategy: A Jordan policy paper urges the country to move from “transit” to capturing value via logistics, manufacturing, and re-export, warning that corridor gains tied to disruption may not last. Port & Dry Port Expansion: Armenia’s economy minister met DP World in Dubai to discuss long-term cooperation, including potential involvement in the Gyumri dry port and multimodal warehousing. Energy Storage for Logistics-Ready Grids: Malaysia’s TNB Genco backed a hybrid hydro-floating solar plus large battery storage project for completion in 2028, aiming to strengthen reliability alongside renewables. Cold-Chain & Air Cargo Growth: DSV expanded temperature-controlled air freight routes via Air ThermoDirect, adding new direct links between Luxembourg and Shanghai. Food Safety in E-commerce Supply Chains: Bengaluru authorities seized expired and mislabelled food and medicines from online delivery storage networks, targeting labeling and licensing violations. Digital Trade & Logistics Hubs: Zimbabwe invited Chinese tech and investors to build smart logistics, green data centres, and cross-border e-commerce as it positions itself as a gateway into Southern and Central Africa.