Middle East Shipping Shock: U.S.-Iran strikes and renewed Houthi attacks are tightening pressure on key oil routes, with Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushing crude volatility and raising shipping insurance and rerouting risks. Trade Policy Fallout: A Politico report highlights how tariff refunds are flowing back to firms after a Supreme Court ruling, but the damage to global trade relationships and logistics planning won’t be easily undone. Clean Freight Incentives: Germany’s hydrogen truck subsidy program is drawing scrutiny for favoring hydrogen purchases while battery-electric freight gets less direct vehicle support. Port & Customs Enforcement: Malaysia’s e-waste import ban is being tested at scale as investigators uncover misdeclared containers, underscoring the operational burden on ports and border agencies. Labor & Transit Continuity: Metro Vancouver’s transit workers reached a second tentative deal, potentially averting service disruptions for bus and SeaBus operations. AI in Logistics Execution: YMX Logistics’ autonomous yard system is recognized for applying AI to yard operations, aiming to cut delays at the transport-warehouse handoff. Regional Trade Links: Nepal and India launched the Kolkata–Biratnagar rail cargo service to reduce road costs and detention charges for third-country imports. Workforce Pipelines: Kenya’s Ruto is pushing a permanent internship framework to move graduates into employment through a structured legal pathway.