Port & Terminal Policy: South Africa’s TNPA has signed all 11 terminal operator deals at Durban’s Island View fuel and chemical hub after a government directive, even as a court challenge from Capricorn Petrochemicals could overturn the awards. Smart Logistics & Warehousing: GXO will run Action’s new Ferentino distribution center in Italy, adding a workforce expected to reach 300 (peaking at 350) as the retailer expands in central and southern regions. Last-Mile Infrastructure Funding: Grid.online raised €4M to scale its shared courier network after surpassing 1M deliveries, aiming to keep delivery economics from breaking as parcel volumes surge. AI Mapping for Logistics: Delhivery launched Delhivery Maps, an AI-native geospatial platform built from its shipment and GPS data to improve routing across India’s address complexity. EV Charging Shift: Octopus Energy and CATL unveiled “Swaptopus,” planning battery-swapping hubs for electric lorries, with UK mega hubs targeted for 2027 and 30+ by 2035. Energy Storage for Grid Support: MaxSolar selected Entrix to optimize and commercialize a 20MW/100MWh battery project in Bavaria for grid-stabilizing services. Sustainable Shipping Innovation: A Zimbabwean student won a UK transport innovation award for a “generation hybrid” cargo ship concept that produces onboard clean hydrogen using ocean forces. Cybersecurity & Operations Tech: NordPass says 40–50% of users still store passwords in browsers, urging passkeys or dedicated password managers. Corporate/Market Watch: Evercore ISI initiated coverage of Credo Technology with an Outperform rating and a $325 target, citing strong AI connectivity demand.