Aviation Emissions Clash: The EU’s plan to extend its ETS to flights beyond Europe from 2029 is drawing international backlash as critics call it “extraterritorial” and push for ICAO’s CORSIA instead. Air Cargo Demand: IATA reports June 2026 air cargo demand up 8.5% year-on-year, with capacity rising 4.4%, though Latin America and the Caribbean lag on demand growth. Naval Readiness Upgrade: The Royal Bahamas Defence Force will spend $17M on RBDF vessel repairs in the Netherlands, with a Colombia repair line also in motion—aimed at stronger patrol coverage. Port Electrification Push: A new market outlook flags rapid growth for shore power/alternative maritime power as ports electrify to cut emissions and noise. Food Safety Shock: A U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico’s Taylor Farms is changing consumer behavior and triggering more scrutiny of imported produce. Mexico Logistics Expansion: Mexican logistics firms are eyeing Rio South Texas as a distribution hub, reflecting continued cross-border supply chain reshuffling. Crypto Payments Trend: BVNK data says businesses are increasingly using embedded stablecoin wallets for faster, after-hours global payments, signaling a shift in how companies move money. Maritime Security: Law enforcement across Italy, Portugal, and Spain seized 2.6 tons of cocaine from a high-speed boat, highlighting “go fast” smuggling tactics.