AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEmergency Aviation: Ontario will spend $56.3 million on a shared OPP–Ornge aircraft facility at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, due to open in January 2028 and house helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and air ambulances. Freight Disruption: A nationwide truckers’ strike over fuel prices has blocked highways in Chile and threatens agricultural exports; the government has proposed a price freeze to end the walkout. Shipping Costs: USPS has proposed an average 5.9% increase in domestic shipping prices from Jan. 17, 2027, and an 11% fuel surcharge. Road Safety: A truck-triggered pile-up involving 23 vehicles in the UAE killed 14 people and injured 30. Rail Links: Transport for Wales has secured approval for a new two-hourly service connecting west and south Wales with Bristol, with a planned Dec. 13 launch. U.S. Shipping: The Trump administration is expected to extend a Jones Act waiver, allowing some foreign-flagged ships to carry cargo between U.S. ports, with each voyage reviewed individually.
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