AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRed Sea Security: Italy says it is “not at war” but is pushing the EU to strengthen its Aspides naval mission as Houthis keep pressure on Bab el-Mandeb and Italy-linked assets. UAE Rail Logistics: Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group launched a direct rail freight service from Fujairah Terminals to Abu Dhabi’s ICAD, with customs-enabled inland clearance and a new UN Locode to speed container handling. Trade Support for SMEs: ITC and DHL signed a deal to help women-led and other SMEs trade across borders, combining market support with DHL’s logistics network. US Maritime Enforcement: The US struck a drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing four, as part of a broader campaign targeting narco-trafficking routes. US Infrastructure Costs: Alabama’s Mobile River Bridge/Bayway project will use a toll that rises annually for the first decade, with ALGO pass pricing designed to manage demand. Local Transport Disruptions: NYC’s MTA begins work-zone speed-camera fines Sept. 22; Michigan’s I-696 rehab nears completion with lane switches starting next month; and California’s 405 sees nightly Sepulveda Pass closures Sept. 21-25. Regional Connectivity Boost: Thailand-linked trade prospects rise as China’s Pinglu Canal opens, cutting inland shipping distance and logistics costs for China-ASEAN routes.
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