Middle East Shipping Security: The US launched new strikes on Iranian military facilities near the Strait of Hormuz, after a drone attack on a Panama-flagged tanker, as Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on US-linked targets in Bahrain and Kuwait—raising fresh doubts about the fragile ceasefire and the reopening of the shipping corridor. Wildlife & Air Cargo Compliance: Oman Air signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration to join United for Wildlife’s Transport Taskforce, committing to tougher detection and information sharing to curb illegal wildlife trade via air transport. Cold-Chain Automation: Lineage broke ground on a major automated temperature-controlled distribution center in Hutchins, Texas, using TGW Logistics to scale refrigerated and frozen supply for US grocery demand. Warehouse Tech in Europe: TGW Logistics deployed a FlashPick automation system for INTERSPORT at its Saint-Vulbas fulfilment centre to handle seasonal peaks and improve ergonomics. Public Transport Safety: Calgary added 34 transit peace officers ahead of the Calgary Stampede, with expanded patrols and 24/7 CTrain service during the event window. Freight Rail Policy: India’s Railways plans a new wagon design policy in July to speed specialized freight wagon approvals and boost rail’s share in commodity transport. Local Fuel Theft Crackdown: South Africa’s KZN transport employee was arrested in a diesel theft syndicate probe, with officials linking fuel losses to stalled road projects. EV Charging Automation: EVACS unveiled a fully automated, hands-free charging platform aimed at residential garages and commercial fleets. UK Rail Expansion: Cambridge South station opened after a £183m build, adding connectivity for up to 1.8m passengers.