AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPort & Logistics Expansion: Port Klang Free Zone says its planned third terminal on Carey Island won’t cannibalize Port Klang’s growth, but will add warehousing, industrial zones and port-linked value-added activity near Westports. Maritime Disruption: The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as US-Iran strikes rattle shipping, with Iran’s IRGC saying transit will follow its rules and reports of tankers and LNG traffic resuming despite attacks. Shipping Costs & Routes: TCRC reports container rates from China to Europe via the Middle Corridor have climbed since early 2026 as Middle East instability boosts fuel and insurance costs. Energy Shipping Demand: ADNOC Logistics & Services orders four next-gen LNG carriers worth about $900m, targeting 2029 deliveries to expand gas transport capacity. Workforce & Skills: Cyprus faces a jobs-skills mismatch, with vacancies concentrated in transportation and storage among other sectors. Storage & Warehousing Growth: StoreLocal opens new self-storage sites in Beaudesert and Pakenham South, pushing tech-enabled, contactless access. Industrial Gas & Decarbonisation: Messer highlights nearly three decades in Vietnam and plans for low-carbon hydrogen as it expands its gas network. Rail Freight Pressure: Italy’s rail freight operators demand compensation under the EU-backed recovery plan, warning the sector is worsening.
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