Middle East Energy & Shipping: Oil prices jumped as attacks on commercial vessels and doubts over Strait of Hormuz talks raised disruption fears, with Brent near $90 and shipping traffic reported far below pre-war norms. Maritime Security: Separate incidents in the Gulf of Oman and Bab el-Mandeb included attacks on cargo ships and U.S. action disabling a Panama-flagged vessel, keeping insurers and operators on edge. Supply Chain Stress: UBS data cited in coverage says global supply-chain strain remains elevated versus pre-conflict levels, even if it eased modestly in July. Arctic Route Capacity: Carriers are adding Northern Sea Route services to move Asia–Europe cargo, offering more capacity as Red Sea alternatives tighten. Transit & Labor: MARTA warned bus operator shortages and high absenteeism are driving delays and cancellations on some Atlanta routes. RFID & Transport Tech: TSC Auto ID joined Auburn University’s RFID lab advisory board to push standards and adoption across logistics and transportation. EV Batteries in India: Octillion opened a third Indian plant, adding 3 GWh annual capacity for EV battery systems. Trade & Logistics Policy: Bangladesh and Singapore signaled hope for early completion of an FTA and discussed port automation and logistics cooperation. Local Infrastructure: Philippines’ Sultan Kudarat secured nearly ₱2.4B for farm-to-market road projects aimed at cutting travel time and transport costs for farmers.