AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHormuz Escalation: Trump says the US-Iran ceasefire is “over” after strikes tied to attacks on tankers, raising fears of renewed disruption at the Strait of Hormuz where a fifth of global oil and LNG flows. Port & Sea Disruptions: Super Typhoon Inday (Bavi) is already forcing shipping cancellations in the Philippines, while Ukraine reports drone strikes hitting 21 Russian-flagged vessels in the Sea of Azov. Rail & Safety: CN says it’s slowly resuming operations after a derailment in Repentigny, Que., with trains passing at reduced speed and inspections after each run; in the UK, the King met officers tied to the Bedfordshire train crash response. Freight & Capacity: CN set a June grain record (2.67M tonnes) despite heavy rain, and cross-border trucking remains tight as shippers are urged to lock carrier commitments early. Policy & Infrastructure: Wales is pushing for rail devolution and a better funding settlement; HS2 completed its first “green” cut-and-cover tunnel at Copthall. Road Rules: Port Wentworth begins full enforcement of a downtown semi-truck ban on Coastal Highway. Aviation & New Tech: Dubai’s VDX vertiport got regulatory certification for commercial eVTOL air taxis, and Astral Aviation resumes China–Africa freighter service. Vehicle Costs: Singapore’s small-car ownership quota certificate hits a record near R1.64m.
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