Maritime Energy Flow: India says 11 India-bound ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran MoU, with 10 Indian-flagged vessels still in the Persian Gulf—crucial for LPG/LNG and fertiliser supply as traffic normalises after months of disruption. Trade & Logistics Research: NHAI and NCAER sign an MoU to set up India’s first dedicated research centre on the economics of transportation, mobility and logistics, aiming to quantify how infrastructure investment boosts freight and productivity. Rail Finance Move: India plans to sell up to a 2% stake in Indian Railway Finance Corp via an offer for sale, opening for non-retail investors this week. Aviation Safety Cooperation: The EU launches new aviation safety programmes with Nepal and South Asia in Kathmandu, focusing on crew training, operational standards and fatigue management. Port & Jobs: Pensacola advances a $76m grant plan tied to a new shipbuilding facility, targeting 2,000 jobs. Smart City & Urban Mobility: Zimbabwe’s Mount Hampden smart city blueprint highlights how Chinese-financed infrastructure faces local bottlenecks like compensation delays and capacity gaps. Regional Connectivity: Armenia and Turkey discuss restoring rail and road links, including work on the historic Ani Bridge. Supply Chain Resilience: Malaysia’s Lost Food Project gets two Japanese refrigerated logistics trucks to expand temperature-controlled food rescue and redistribution.