Public Transport Affordability: Chicago-area riders will see reduced CTA and Pace fares expand under the “Access” program from Oct. 1 for SNAP recipients, cutting trips to about $1–$1.25. Maritime Safety & Compliance: A World Shipping Council review of 93,079 cargo inspections found safety deficiencies in 10.36% of units, with issues tied to documentation, packing, and securing. Red Sea / Oil Logistics Pressure: Oil held near $108 as Saudi pipeline outages and Houthi attacks keep Red Sea and Hormuz routes under strain, raising supply-buffer concerns. Shipping Risk Monitoring: Strait of Hormuz traffic fell sharply to four transits as tensions deepen, according to Kpler. Road Safety Regulation: India’s Supreme Court urged MoRTH to ensure speed governors/speed limiting devices are fitted as required for notified transport vehicles. Energy-Driven Supply Disruption: Indonesia’s El Niño dry spell is disrupting coal shipments as key rivers run shallow, pushing producers toward costlier alternatives. Infrastructure & Ports: Azerbaijan and the ADB discussed modernising transport infrastructure, including rail and potential air and maritime financing. Logistics Expansion: ASCO opened a Teesside hub at the Wilton Centre to support UK energy, defence, marine and quayside logistics. Transit Funding: Canada’s Railway Association backed a proposed Productivity Mega Deduction to boost investment across rail and transport supply chains. Local Bridge Planning: North Carolina residents voiced concerns over tolling and bridge height in public hearings for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement. Maritime Incident Watch: Indonesia’s Virgo Transport 8 ferry disaster search continues under international standards as missing passengers remain unaccounted for.