AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHormuz Risk: Tanker attacks continue to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with carriers adding war-risk charges on some routes. October saw 37 ships attacked, underscoring the danger to crews and cargo despite hopes for de-escalation. U.S.-China Shipping Dispute: Washington and Beijing extended their pause on maritime and shipbuilding penalties into January, delaying a policy shift that could have benefited South Korean shipbuilders. Container Trade: U.S. container imports hit a record in October, while transpacific ocean rates eased as peak season wound down. Logistics Growth: Mainfreight’s half-year profit jumped 66.4% to $155.4 million, led by stronger trading in Australia and New Zealand. GLOVIS is also expanding at Port Tampa Bay with a 32-acre project to increase its vehicle-handling capacity.
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