AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFreight Shift: Record US diesel prices are pushing long-haul cargo from trucks to rail, boosting third-quarter revenue and profits at Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and CSX as intermodal demand grows. Maritime Risks: Goldman Sachs says Strait of Hormuz tensions have driven crude-shipping costs up sevenfold; Maersk expects services through the Suez Canal to fully return by March 2027. Saudi Trade: At its maritime and logistics congress, Saudi Arabia reported more than 33 new shipping services this year and over 5.2 million containers handled through August. Logistics Investment: Hargreaves Services won a 15-year deal to manage logistics for Scotland’s deposit-return scheme, while Maryland created a task force to pursue maritime industry growth. Green Shipping: The Shanghai–Melbourne corridor has entered its implementation phase.
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