Hormuz Shock to Trade & Transport: Trump reinstated a “Guardian” role over the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian shipping and adding a 20% levy on cargo transiting the corridor, pushing oil higher and raising fresh uncertainty for Asia-bound supply chains. Typhoon Bavi Disrupts Logistics: Flooding and evacuations spread across China after Typhoon Bavi, with roads submerged and transport services disrupted in multiple provinces, underlining how quickly freight and passenger movement can be derailed by extreme weather. India Rail Decarbonisation Push: PM Modi will inaugurate India’s first hydrogen-powered train on July 17 (Jind–Sonipat), signaling a new phase for cleaner rail operations. Aviation Tech Modernisation: DGCA approved Air India’s electronic technical logbooks for Boeing 787 and 777 fleets, moving maintenance records from paper to a digital system to improve dispatch reliability. India–UK Trade Paperwork Gets Faster: CBIC issued guidelines for self-certification of origin declarations under the India–UK FTA, aiming to speed preferential tariff access while tightening authentication. Green Bus Rollout in India: JBM Electric Vehicles and DRIVN plan to deploy 500 electric luxury buses across India with leasing, maintenance and charging support. Maritime Connectivity: A container cargo ferry service between India’s Karaikal and Sri Lanka’s Kankesanthurai/Trincomalee is set to start in late Aug–early Sep 2026, offering weekly scheduled freight sailings.