AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHydrogen Policy Drift: A new report says the U.S. clean hydrogen push is stalling, with key funding for West Coast “hydrogen hubs” halted and tied up in litigation. Arctic Shipping Shortcut: China launched a weekly Arctic Ocean route to Europe via the Northeast Passage, cutting transit time by about 20 days using ice-strengthened vessels. Panama Canal Congestion: A vessel paid a record $5.3M for a priority slot as drought shrinks canal capacity and wait times stretch up to 11 days. Florida Surveillance Backlash: FDOT ordered removal of Flock automated license plate readers from state highways within 30 days, escalating a privacy fight with local enforcement. Trucking Fraud Crackdown: USDOT and partners launched a national effort targeting CDL school fraud, including emergency shutdowns and audits of skills testers. Road Work & Closures: Texas begins nightly full closures on I-30 eastbound near FM 2642 for a bridge project; Minnesota schedules Highway 61 tunnel lighting work and Highway 7/23 intersection safety upgrades. Safety & Enforcement: CHP ramps up Labor Day DUI enforcement statewide; Arkansas rolls out a “Just Move Over” road-safety campaign. Transit Disruption: Amsterdam will bar cyclists and pedestrians from the IJ tunnel during a nationwide public transport strike.
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