Monsoon Cleanup in Manila: Parañaque says more than 200 trucks of garbage were removed from the Baclaran Redemptorist water channel after habagat rains pushed debris in from Manila Bay, with President Marcos inspecting the situation. Aviation Demand Snapshot: Cebu Pacific reported July passenger traffic up 4.7% on stronger domestic demand, while international traffic fell 8.6% as capacity was reduced amid higher jet fuel costs. Road Safety Upgrades (US): Alabama DOT is resurfacing and adding access management on US-280 in Alexander City, including guardrails, drainage work, and a new R-Cut-style turning approach, targeting completion by summer 2027. Rail Disruption (UK): Greater Anglia says a derailment near Wickford in Essex is causing major disruption after a second train derailed within 24 hours, following the Lewes derailment that injured passengers. Hormuz Shipping Pressure: The Strait of Hormuz remains near standstill as US-Iran tensions intensify, with another UAE ADNOC ship reported attacked and officials warning of ongoing economic and shipping impacts. Traffic Control Trials (Russia): Russia’s transport ministry is testing advance notification for border road checks using electronic transport documents through Sept. 1, 2027. Maritime Incident Review (India): A study on the MSC Elsa 3 sinking near Kerala says no measurable ecological or socioeconomic damage reached Lakshadweep, but calls for stronger preparedness and early warning. Local Transport Disruptions (Nepal): Flooding and landslides have blocked or restricted multiple highways, including the BP Highway, Araniko Highway, and Mid-Hill Highway, with alternate routes advised. Freight Visibility & Strategy: New industry reports highlight how real-time shipment visibility is becoming a must-have and that enterprise shippers are managing more carriers and surcharges, making older pricing models less workable.