Energy & Fuel Logistics Disruption: A major fuel storage fire in Al-Sulaymaniyah burned 38 tankers and more than 3 million liters of gasoline, with two people injured and authorities warning remaining flammables could prolong cleanup and disrupt regional fuel transport. Waterway Constraints: Germany’s record-low Rhine and other river levels are cutting barge capacity, tightening supplies of sand, gravel, bitumen and other construction inputs, and pushing some shipments toward costlier road or rail. Policy for Freight-Economy Efficiency: California’s Energy Commission approved the nation’s first replacement tire efficiency standards, starting in 2029, aiming to cut fuel and electricity costs for drivers and reduce CO2 emissions. Infrastructure Finance in Nebraska: Nebraska lawmakers advanced LB1126, creating an infrastructure development investment program with loans and financing tools for public and public-private transportation projects. Digital Mobility for Public Transport: Telangana’s TGSRTC is developing “MeeTicket” to unify buses, metro, autos and cabs in one app with integrated payments and partner participation. Autonomous Freight Scaling in Europe: Einride and DAF Trucks are integrating Einride’s Level 4 autonomous driving into DAF’s platform, targeting commercialization amid driver shortages and rising operating costs. Supply Chain Security & Compliance: IBM’s Maximo Government SaaS received FedRAMP Moderate authorization, supporting secure cloud asset management for U.S. federal users. Trade & Logistics Investment Outlook (GCC): Gulf states project about $20.7B in investments by 2030 across water, circular economy, logistics and smart transportation.