Port & Shipping: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stalled after tanker attacks, with Kpler tracking showing only five commodity vessels crossing Saturday and none Sunday—highlighting rising safety risk for the route that carries about a fifth of global oil and LNG. Infrastructure Delivery: New Zealand is commissioning a detailed business case for options on an additional Waitematā Harbour Crossing, with the project now Crown-led and a senior responsible officer reporting directly to ministers. Urban Mobility: Ahmedabad is rolling out a citywide “pedestrian first” footpath network, aiming for continuous, obstruction-free walking space plus zebra crossings, pedestrian signals, ramps, and tactile paving. Logistics & Energy Costs: Freightways shares fell after a difficult second half tied to the Middle East war and softer Australia volumes, as fuel-price pressure and demand moderation bite. Industrial Policy: Australia’s investor-backed push could tighten its Safeguard Mechanism, potentially forcing more pollution cuts from coal, gas and oil facilities. Tech for Response: DEEP Robotics is expanding firefighting and emergency reconnaissance robots to help teams assess hazardous scenes before committing personnel. Planning & Housing: England is loosening planning rules to allow more housing near well-connected train and tram stations, using a “default yes” approach for councils. Maritime/Automation: China has started weekly scheduled Arctic container shipping to Europe, adding another option for faster trade routes.