Public Transit Payments: The Philippines’ DOTr is extending LRT-2’s “Piso Fare Cashback” cashless promo to Aug. 31, letting MySSS card and RCBC debit/credit users pay via fare gates and cut fares to as low as P1 (up to eight uses daily). Autonomous Logistics Testing: Malaysia launched its first Remote Operations Centre for Level 4 autonomous logistics vehicles in Cyberjaya, supporting RoboVan trials on the 22km MyAV route under a national regulatory sandbox. Freight & Border Costs: A new look at UK trade shows cross-border delays are still hitting lead times, inventory planning, customer service, and cash flow—turning paperwork and clearance friction into recurring operating costs. Ports & Trade Growth: Nigeria’s NPA says efficient port infrastructure is the “runway” for Special Economic Zones, linking port performance to industrialisation, exports, and investment. Urban Mobility Expansion: New York’s Putnam On-Demand micro-transit is expanding to Philipstown and Putnam Valley, aiming to improve access for seniors and riders with limited public transport options. Fuel Price Pressure: Spain reported fresh July 31 gasoline and diesel increases, underscoring how oil, biofuel costs, refined fuel prices, and FX keep squeezing transport budgets. Road Reliability: Papua New Guinea’s Okuk Highway is deteriorating—potholes, landslips, and lane reductions are disrupting the Highlands-to-Momase supply lifeline. Aviation Capacity: UAE-Egypt agreed to expand bilateral air traffic rights over five years, boosting belly-hold cargo for perishables and strengthening regional supply chain links.