Rail Security & Tech: Malaysia says railway cable theft is a national security issue and is weighing monitoring tech plus tighter laws to stop repeat disruptions in the north. Trade & Logistics Infrastructure: Malaysia also launched the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone–Perlis Inland Port, pitching it as a faster, integrated land gateway to boost Malaysia-Thailand trade targets. Energy & Supply Chains: A geopolitical risk advisor argues India’s discounted Russian crude buys and a $36B fertilizer “shield” are the right move as Hormuz-linked shocks threaten oil and broader economic stability. Global Oil Market Reality Check: JPMorgan says the world is adapting to about 9% less oil demand with surprisingly little visible disruption—driven largely by demand destruction. Maritime & Corridor Politics: ASEAN defense ministers reaffirm free flow of trade through international corridors and stress UNCLOS transit passage rights amid Strait of Hormuz and Malacca/Singapore access debates. Port Automation: India’s JNPA inaugurated an AI-driven tender evaluation engine and launched an indigenous vessel traffic services system. Cold Chain Restructuring: Americold’s Dunkirk facility reduced hiring projections after restructuring, with an outside investor involved. Freight Disruption Watch: Lufthansa Cargo moved a high-value drift car via a tightly planned route from Cairo to Europe, highlighting shipment handling demands.