Public Transport Fares: The Philippines’ LTFRB approved fare hikes for buses and TNVS effective Sept. 28, with ordinary bus rates starting at P15/km and TNVS pickup fares beginning at P15/km. Holiday Shipping: USPS published 2026 Christmas and Kwanzaa mailing deadlines, including Dec. 17 for First-Class and Ground Advantage in the lower 48. Road Disruption: TfL said the A13 Lodge Avenue flyover replacement in Dagenham/Barking will be needed due to age and condition, with major local business impacts expected. Freight & Safety: MoDOT will run a US Route 61-67 corridor Safety Demonstration Oct. 15 with temporary lane changes to test proposed improvements. Maritime Security: India and Liberia announced a “group of friends” to tackle attacks on seafarers and ships, calling recent Gulf/Red Sea incidents “indefensible.” Inland Shipping Stress: Reuters reports record-low Rhine water levels are cutting barge capacity and pushing more freight to road and rail, raising costs. Logistics Industry Moves: DHL expanded its battery logistics network to 20+ sites worldwide to support EV and battery supply chains. Infrastructure Milestone: Fluor and partners celebrated opening Austin’s Oak Hill Parkway, a $677m TxDOT project widening US 290/SH 71.