Maritime & Trade Disruptions: Container rates from east Asia/China to the US jumped as peak-season demand rose and carriers tightened capacity, with West Coast pricing reaching $7,075–$8,330/FEU and East Coast $9,165–$12,000/FEU, while shippers also faced worsening schedule reliability and congestion. Red Sea/Hormuz Risk to Supply Chains: Iran-linked regional conflict continues to spread across shipping chokepoints, with reports of attacks affecting pipelines and raising fears for global oil and logistics flows. Oil Market Tightening: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that the “buffers” cushioning the oil market from the Iran conflict have largely run out, leaving prices exposed to upside risk—an issue that directly feeds transport and fuel costs. Aviation Maintenance Expansion: Willis Lease Finance plans a new Willis Engine Repair Center in Malaysia to expand its global maintenance footprint, leveraging the country’s aviation ecosystem and logistics base. Regulation to Practice: A shipping industry push highlights that maritime rules only matter when they work onboard, stressing practical implementation as the IMO moves from policy to fleet execution. Energy Prices at the Pump: US fuel pricing stayed volatile in the week ending Sept. 12, with multiple county-level GasBuddy reports showing tight local spreads for regular, midgrade, and diesel.