AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHormuz Disruption: The IMO says it cannot confirm the Strait of Hormuz is clear of mines and advises ships not to transit. Sri Lanka’s LAUGFS Gas has arranged three LPG shipments for November, but says supply recovery depends on shipping, port operations and regulatory approvals. Rail Reform: Grindrod completed the first private-company test train on South Africa’s national freight network, hauling 2,991 tonnes on the North-East Corridor. It expects to start commercial coal shipments in 2027 under the new open-access system. Import Gateways: India has proposed adding inland container depots, a special economic zone and Noida International Airport as authorised entry points for imported medicines, devices and cosmetics, aiming to smooth clearances. Regional Reach: Logistics Plus has opened offices in Panama and Guatemala to handle air, ocean and ground freight, customs and local transport. Caribbean Shipping Costs: A regional business group is urging the U.S. to make exemptions from maritime fees permanent, warning that their return could raise freight costs and disrupt goods movement.
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