AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoYangtze Mega Waterway: China broke ground on a nearly $11.3B Yangtze River project aimed at nearly doubling throughput at the Three Gorges shipping hub, part of a wider push to modernize inland waterways and ports. Shipbuilding Boost: China also started construction of a 271,000-cubic-meter ultra-large LNG carrier (QC-Max class) for delivery in 2028, signaling continued strength in high-end energy logistics. Middle East Shipping Risk: India confirmed three Indian seafarers dead after a US strike on the Palau-flagged MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, while India urged the UN Security Council that commercial shipping must not be targeted. Regional Connectivity Deal: Bangladesh and China signed an agreement for the 9th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Patuakhali, replacing a ferry bottleneck with a 2.62km crossing. Road Disruption: All westbound lanes of I-40 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, were blocked by debris after a morning incident. Transport Policy & Funding: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and KDOT announced $5.9M for nine spring 2026 road projects under the Cost Share Program, leveraging local matching funds. Public Transport Response: The Philippines’ DOTr ordered special bus permits to reroute airport trips after a 7.8 quake suspended flights at General Santos Airport. Charging Infrastructure Lawmaking: Serbia is drafting an alternative fuels infrastructure regulation after public debate, with about 230 public EV chargers currently in place.
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