Suez Canal Rebound: MSC is sending more ships back through the Suez as carriers regain confidence, with Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd also restoring transits after security reviews. Middle East Disruption Risk: The Strait of Hormuz remains volatile as the UAE suspends all trade and financial dealings with Iran, while U.S. officials insist the waterway is “open and operating” despite limited traffic. Energy Storage Buildout: Trinasolar supplied a 3 MWp solar PV system plus a 10 MWh BESS for Corona Resort in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, as the country targets major BESS growth by 2030. Grid Equipment Supply: GameChange Energy broke ground on a Mumbai EHV transformer plant, aiming to start production in Q1 2028 amid transformer constraints. Logistics Operations Under Pressure: Luxembourg warns fuel deliveries could face shortages as Rhine/Moselle low water limits barges and rail works disrupt access to key ports. Maritime Security Compliance: Nigeria’s shipping got a boost as the U.S. Coast Guard lifted a 12-year entry restriction on vessels arriving from Nigeria. Electoral Logistics: Nigeria’s INEC plans to deploy 1.4 million ad hoc staff across 176,000 polling units for 2027, with added transport-union coordination. Cargo Throughput Watch: China’s railways moved 2.35 billion tonnes of cargo in Jan–July, up 0.7%, supported by more rail-water and rail-road intermodal services.