Maritime Operations: Mwani Qatar says it’s using a modern Vessel Traffic Control Tower plus services like pilotage, towage, mooring and VTS to keep vessel movements safe and efficient across Qatar’s network. Port & Trade Infrastructure: Moldova is joining two IMO maritime conventions on wreck removal and ship recycling, aiming to tighten navigation safety and environmental standards. Air Cargo & Airports: SolitAir launches its first EU cargo route to Sofia, extending its Middle East-Africa network into the single market. Freight Costs: Shipping rates are climbing as retailers front-load orders ahead of tariff uncertainty and Middle East disruption, pushing seaborne transport to four-year highs. Customs & Travel Tech: South Africa makes an online traveller declaration compulsory for most border crossings, while China speeds up airport tax refunds with digital processing and faster inspections. Safety & Incidents: A Dallas apartment explosion investigation points to an unmarked underground gas line; in South Africa, a Western Cape N1 bus crash killed 16. Workforce & Skills: Meta’s Baton Rouge Workforce Academy targets AI infrastructure staffing via a fast, paid training pipeline with ABC. Policy & Regulation: The FAA proposes ending the 50+ year US ban on overland civilian supersonic flights by focusing on noise limits. Logistics Business Moves: CMA CGM is set to buy FedEx’s contract logistics unit in a $1.4B deal, reshaping logistics competition.