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The global supply chain faces a structural "coronary" as the Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers unprecedented maritime risk shifts and "End of Voyage" declarations. We dissect the FMCSA’s move toward a $2 million insurance mandate, the $85 billion transcontinental rail merger, and why the looming compliance deadline in Texas is forcing autonomous "silicon drivers" to show their cards. From stair-climbing delivery robots to a three-year high in tonnage, discover how geopolitical chokeholds and regulatory resets are redefining operational excellence in 2026.