AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime M&A: CMA CGM will buy FedEx’s logistics arm, FedEx Supply Chain, for $1.4B, aiming to expand contract logistics in North America. Freight Rates & Trade: Shipping costs are spiking as retailers front-load orders ahead of possible new U.S. tariffs and lingering Strait of Hormuz disruption. Road Safety: A Western Cape N1 bus crash killed 16 and injured 20+; officials launched an investigation and activated Road Accident Fund support. Highway Disruption: Ontario’s Highway 402 westbound closed for an extended resurfacing period after unsafe road conditions. Rail Performance: Indian Railways reported June freight up 4% to 142.21M tonnes and passenger traffic up to 63.8 crore. Aviation Oversight: NTSB documents say UPS cargo plane crash causes weren’t caught because Boeing’s inspection steps weren’t included in required maintenance schedules. Logistics Infrastructure: Kyrgyzstan, with EBRD and EU support, plans a modern railway logistics center at Ivanovka station to boost transit capacity. Shipping Security: Global K9 urges UK changes to aerospace cargo screening rules to avoid costly detours for canine checks. Transit Policy: California’s SB 79 took effect July 1, expanding housing density near transit stops and reshaping local zoning.
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