Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risk: Iran and Oman agreed on a temporary Hormuz transit route, but Tehran says the waterway won’t fully reopen until U.S. commitments are met, while Trump claims mines are cleared—raising fresh uncertainty for oil and chemical flows. Maritime Insurance Push: Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering a state-backed war/political risk insurance scheme after attacks drove war-risk premiums sharply higher and insurers tightened coverage. Container Shipping Outlook: New data points to a very large global containership orderbook—about 38–39% versus the operating fleet—keeping pressure on rates and capacity, especially for big mainline vessels. Aviation Disruption & Demand: Dubai International Airport welcomed 31.5M guests in H1 2026 as capacity returns, while airlines face policy and tax headwinds (Ryanair targets Dutch aviation tax hikes). Cyber & Supply Chain: Boston Scientific says a cyberattack disrupted global operations, including the ability to process and ship customer orders. Rail/Transport Governance: Russia alleges Western pressure on Armenia over South Caucasus Railway concession management, while App State’s Flock camera searches highlight gaps between public portals and real network reach. Road/Passenger Safety: Malaysia’s PLUS expects up to 2.2M extra vehicles during peak holiday days, and Portugal’s Albufeira hit-and-run left 16 injured with two still in intensive care. Aviation Safety Tragedy: A Southwest Alaska radar-site crash killed eight, including a U.S. Air Force member and an Alaska fire protection employee.