AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMiddle East Shipping Shift: Strait of Hormuz disruption is pushing Gulf oil exporters to revive and expand alternative export routes, with pipeline capacity upgrades and new projects being fast-tracked. Freight Cost Pressure: Bangladesh exporters are seeing ocean freight rates jump sharply as attacks and rerouting raise costs and lead times. Rail Bottleneck: Bangladesh Railway’s locomotive shortage is cutting container train runs between Chattogram Port and Dhaka, leaving cargo stranded and slowing supply chains. Ukraine Logistics Hit: Ukrainian strikes damaged Russian refineries and sank sanctioned Rosatom-linked cargo ships in the Black Sea, underscoring how maritime routes are becoming targets. UK Rail Disruption: A fire near the Newport line between Cardiff Central and Newport shut services for the day, with limited rail replacement buses. Public Transit Perk: Philippines’ MRT-3 and LRT-2 will offer free rides to National ID holders on select Wednesdays. India Rail/Highway Moves: India’s NHAI rolled out barrier-free MLFF tolling on NH-48 (Delhi–Jaipur), while J&K ran special trains for passengers after NH-44 closures. Road Works & Safety: Phoenix completed I-10 cross-street improvements; Arizona also finished US 60 passing lanes and pavement work near Show Low.
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