Maritime & Shipping: India’s Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) marked 65 years in Mumbai, with Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urging the state-run carrier to lead India’s self-reliant maritime and shipbuilding push, including during the Strait of Hormuz disruption; Great Eastern Shipping also flagged a 157,000 DWT Suezmax newbuild acquisition for delivery in 2028-29, while Carlova Maritime booked two 114,000 DWT Aframaxes at Imabari Shipbuilding for 2029-30. Trade Lanes: A new monthly container service launched from Chennai to Vietnam, Malaysia and China, adding another regular corridor for exporters. Aviation & Security: UAE prosecutors said a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with an axe in a “terrorist” attempt, with the aircraft diverted and landed safely. Rail & Mobility Tech: Germany’s Deutsche Bahn showcased AI and driverless rail concepts, even as upgrades face cost and red-tape hurdles. Regional Transport Planning: Malaysia’s Sepang circuit is tightening traffic and shuttle management for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain GP after fan gridlock complaints. Geopolitics Affecting Logistics: Ukraine said India’s ceasefire proposal is the broadest, pairing energy infrastructure and Black Sea coverage—an issue that directly matters for ports and shipping routes. Energy Flows: LNG traffic through Hormuz hit a 7-month high in September, underscoring continued supply-route stress.