Multiple maritime disruptions are reported across Africa and the Middle East, including a vessel stranded for over 5 months at Dar es Salaam, a piracy incident near Garacad (Somalia) with the Egyptian vessel Sward still under pirate control, the MSC Sariska V struck by projectiles at Um-Qasr (Iraq), a livestock carrier lost off Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz closure causing a 7.5–10.1% reduction in global crude oil supply. Additional developments include infrastructure upgrades at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal and new terminal/LNG agreements at Port of Ngqura.