Hydrogen Rail Launch: India inaugurated its first indigenously built hydrogen-powered train, the “NaMo Green Rail,” in Haryana, using two hydrogen driving cars plus eight passenger coaches and testing hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure for wider rail rollout. EU Aviation Decarbonization: The EU introduced a rule requiring at least 2% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flights from European airports, with a progressive carbon tax kicking in if airlines fall short, as Brussels pushes SAF toward higher targets by 2030. Rail Safety in Germany: A Deutsche Bahn security worker was critically injured after falling from a moving train during a confrontation during ticket checks near Offenburg–Karlsruhe, prompting an investigation and train disruption. EU Carbon Policy Fight: Ten EU states urged the Commission to rethink ETS2 for transport and heating fuels, warning it could hit households with new climate costs amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Shipping & Trade Costs: MSC announced a Peak Season Surcharge on Northern Europe–US/Caribbean routes starting 15 August 2026, adding per-container fees for dry, high-cube, reefer and specialised cargo. Maritime Security: EU officials warned that drug gangs are increasingly targeting smaller European ports to smuggle narcotics, with ports resilience and anti-corruption measures in focus. Port Spotlight: Southampton welcomed the Glovis Lighthouse, a large vehicle carrier calling at Solent Gateway on its first European stop, underscoring the UK’s automotive trade role.