M&A Watch: AD Ports Group received an Abu Dhabi government buyout proposal via ADQ to take the company private at about $8.6B, with ADQ already holding just over 75% and planning a cash offer for the rest. Maritime Security: An Iranian official warned shipping firms supporting US military needs could face legal and counter-sanctioned consequences, naming major operators and service providers. Trade Disruption: Strait of Hormuz shipping slowed after tanker attacks, with oil-price pressure feeding inflation worries and market jitters in Seoul, where shipping stocks like HMM jumped. Energy & Storage: China reported new energy storage capacity hitting 136GW by end-2025, while the US push for pumped-storage hydropower gained attention as AI and advanced manufacturing drive demand. Logistics Labor: CJ Logistics America plans to close a large Lehigh Valley warehouse, impacting 57 jobs. Tech for Logistics: WiseTech Global is in focus for how embedded AI performs in logistics workflows, while POSCO DX rolled out an on-site “Vision AI” platform using NPU chips to cut power and infrastructure costs. Supply Chain Risk: A Bronx man was charged in an alleged international shipping fraud scheme targeting customers. Cold Chain/Training: Philippines’ UMTC broke ground on a Green Energy Center to train seafarers for alternative fuels and zero-emission vessels. Legal/Claims: EBay users sued Pitney Bowes seeking tariff-related refunds tied to a US Supreme Court ruling.