Cold-Chain Automation: Lineage is building a major automated temperature-controlled distribution center in Hutchins, Texas, using TGW Logistics to automate key warehouse processes for refrigerated and frozen goods, with go-live targeted for end-2027. Warehouse Tech at Scale: TGW Logistics also deployed a FlashPick system for INTERSPORT at its Saint-Vulbas fulfilment center near Lyon to handle seasonal peaks and improve ergonomics. Workforce Training Shift: TESDA urged Davao firms to partner under its Enterprise-Based Education and Training model, moving from training “for employment” to training “with employment” inside industry. EV Charging Automation: EVACS unveiled a fully automated, hands-free charging platform for garages, fleets, and outdoor sites, designed to align and connect vehicles automatically. Package Tracking for Consumers: Google Wallet now tracks parcels by pulling shipping details from Gmail receipts and showing updates inside the app. Shipping Security Update: India’s Directorate General of Shipping withdrew a prior advisory restricting Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while urging heightened caution and adherence to coastal-state security protocols. Energy Storage Push: Australia approved 4.2 GW/16.1 GWh of dispatchable capacity with four-hour storage in the NEM, supporting peak power for millions of homes. Tech Supply Chain Pressure: Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices, citing sharp increases in memory and storage chip costs tied to AI data-center demand. Cold Storage Cleanup: Cleanup began after a major fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility, with Lineage hiring contractors to handle restoration and environmental mitigation.