Red Sea/Strait Risk: Reuters reports 39 bulk commodity vessels cleared Bab al-Mandab on Tuesday (highest since July 19), while only eight cargo ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz—one vessel so far Wednesday—amid ongoing security and transponder-off tracking gaps. Hormuz Control Claims: Iran’s army chief says no ship can pass without Islamic Republic permission, adding to uncertainty for global routing and schedules. Oil Shock: Oil jumped about 7% after Trump vowed to “hit Iran hard,” with WTI above $84 and Brent near $90 as shipping threats and potential fees loom. Aqaba Supply Chain Push: Jordan’s transport and labor ministers met shipping and logistics stakeholders to speed Aqaba Port cargo flow, targeting faster customs/inspections, shorter vessel waits, and reduced container dwell times. Port & Warehousing Expansion: DP World opened its first Saudi multi-client warehouse in Riyadh to cut lead times and improve inventory flexibility, linking warehousing with transport and ports. Autonomous Delivery: Flytrex and Nash launched an autonomous-first, multi-modal delivery orchestration layer across Dallas-Fort Worth, routing orders to drones or couriers as conditions change. Road Logistics Disruptions: Nebraska’s US-6 curve work will close J Street near Hastings for 6–10 weeks, while Idaho reopened Highway 21 after a mudslide cleanup. Tech for Logistics Ops: Cadre Technologies and Commenco certified a rugged handheld scanner for Cadence WMS, aiming to improve warehouse scanning reliability. Public Transport Affordability: Massachusetts MBTA announced new fare pilots and expanded commuter rail discounts to reduce rider costs. Enforcement & Safety: Selangor JPJ seized 34 vehicles in an operation targeting foreign drivers; RCMP investigated a fatal TCH collision between two tractor trailers.