AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSupply Chain Investment: Tanzania’s East Africa Foods raised about $40 million to expand cold storage, processing, trucking and digital distribution in Tanzania and Kenya, aiming to cut food losses and improve farmers’ market access. Public Funding: Malaysia’s development bank will deploy more than RM7 billion across seven priority sectors, including transportation and logistics. Trade Links: Kazakhstan and Belgium agreed to deepen cooperation in transport and logistics alongside energy, agriculture and critical minerals. Warehouse Automation: TGW Logistics reported revenue up 29% to €1.37 billion and record order intake of €1.75 billion, reflecting strong demand for automated warehouse systems. Freight Costs: Indian rice exporters arranged 102,210 tonnes of Basmati shipments to Iraq on three bulk vessels, targeting freight costs of about $90 per tonne versus container quotes near $350. Port Pressures: Djibouti is handling more transshipment as Red Sea disruption reshapes routes, but higher fuel, maintenance and cargo-handling costs are squeezing port operations.
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