Aviation & Border Management: EU entry-exit system EES “flexibility” ends Sept 6, raising fears of fresh border queues and renewed biometric checks for travellers—though some cross-Channel operators say they won’t change next week due to technical delays. Maritime Disruption: Masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads to Britain’s busiest ferry port, Dover, stopping traffic and triggering long jams; P&O offered next crossings for affected passengers. Energy Security & Shipping: India is now supplying about 60% of diesel volumes transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb to Europe as Russian exports stay constrained and US shipments weaken, keeping eastern supply routes steady but raising questions about sustainability. Rail & Airport Ops: London Paddington services resumed after a grass fire caused an electricity failure and blocked lines; Heathrow Terminal 1 demolition continues after the terminal shut in 2015. EU Circular Economy: Plastics recyclers demand “Made in Europe” preference rules under the PPWR to protect domestic recyclers from imports and ensure recycled-content targets drive investment. Defense & Critical Infrastructure: Germany plans a broader counter-drone and cyber “protective shield” after a Leipzig airport drone incident, with authorities expanding rapid counter-drone units and powers for critical infrastructure operators. Logistics Economics: A World Bank study says Albania gets the strongest return on transport spending in the Western Balkans, with better links cutting journey times and costs.