Middle East Energy Logistics: Lebanon’s PM-led meeting with Iraq aims to revive the Kirkuk–Tripoli oil pipeline, with Lebanon preparing to act as an initial storage and re-export hub via pipeline rehabilitation, border upgrades, and tanker-ready road and storage safety standards. Aviation Disruption: A major warehouse fire near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Louvres led to two runway closures and road/train/bus diversions, though air traffic was reportedly only lightly affected. Port & Competition Watch: MSC’s terminal operator TiL withdrew its EU antitrust review application for its Barcelona acquisition, leaving the deal’s regulatory path unclear. Cold-Chain & Compliance: South Coast AQMD approved a modified abatement order against Lineage Logistics after thousands of odor complaints following a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse fire, adding cleanup and monitoring conditions. Battery Storage Expansion: A large San Diego-area battery project (Nighthawk) officially opened, targeting grid reliability and peak-price relief for Pacific Gas & Electric. Autonomous Freight: Pony.ai outlined plans to deploy Gen-4 robottrucks in China for long-haul, bulk commodities, and port logistics, scaling from hundreds to much larger fleets over time. Logistics Talent & Tech: Kroger named a new Chief Ecommerce Officer with a background in ecommerce fulfillment and supply chain transformation, signaling continued push to speed and improve delivery/returns.