AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Disruption: Kpler says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly at a standstill again, with just eight ships passing Thursday versus 48 two weeks ago, as US-Iran tensions keep pressure on the route. US-Iran Maritime Pressure: The White House says the strait remains open for commercial shipping while a US naval deployment enforces a blockade aimed at Iranian ports, and CENTCOM confirmed it destroyed an IRGC surveillance tower at Chabahar to weaken attacks on commercial vessels. Energy Infrastructure Diversion: Iraq and Syria signed a US-backed deal to revive a crude pipeline that could move 2 million barrels per day and help bypass Hormuz, with Chevron involved in studies and route options. Green Rail Push (India): Prime Minister Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind–Sonipat route, and India is also exploring hydrogen for heritage railways like Maharashtra’s Matheran Hill Railway. Road & Rail Updates (US): South Dakota expanded hay-hauler travel hours for drought relief; MnDOT is upgrading signals and pedestrian access at Plymouth Road/Ridgedale Drive/I-394 in Minnetonka; and NCDOT begins utility relocation for Wrightsville Beach bridge replacements.
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