AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHormuz Tensions: Iran’s armed forces rejected CENTCOM’s claim that the U.S. helped move 1 billion barrels through the Strait of Hormuz, while CENTCOM says traffic and mine-clearing kept commercial transits surging. Freight Disruption Costs: With Middle East conflict driving longer routes and higher war-risk premiums, Thai businesses face higher shipping costs and delivery delays. Nigeria Transport Policy: President Tinubu ruled out a return to petrol subsidies but ordered states to accelerate CNG and electric mass transit to cut transport fares from Oct. 1, citing 120,000 CNG conversions and 400+ conversion centres. Logistics Overhaul: OXEA selected Uber Freight to run day-to-day transportation execution across truckload, rail and ocean in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe. Maritime Safety: Search efforts continue for dozens missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry sank in Indonesia’s Java Sea; 117 victims located so far. Rail & Road Moves: South Korea extended KTX ticket booking to two months; Texas set a 5-day Business 35 closure for railroad crossing repairs. Competition Watch: Pakistan’s CCP fined APEOTOA Rs60m for price-fixing and market allocation in edible oil tanker transport.
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