AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Storage Deal: Ford’s new battery storage unit, Ford Energy, has landed its first customer—EDF power solutions North America—signing a five-year framework agreement for battery energy storage systems, with deliveries starting in 2028. Gulf Shipping Shock: Strait of Hormuz traffic is ticking up after a wartime low, with 55 commodity vessels crossing May 11–17, but the wider oil market is still being stress-tested by opaque Iran-linked arrangements and insurance/route risk. Warehouse & Automation Moves: Comau is set to buy Brazil’s Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions to deepen warehouse automation, while Amazon is opening its logistics network to non-Amazon businesses. Freight Network Expansion: Averitt Express plans a new Louisville regional logistics campus, consolidating operations into a single cross-dock and distribution site by 2028. Compliance Crackdown: Malaysia police seized 167 tonnes of illegal frozen food in Kajang, alleging uncertified imports and improper licensing tied to a cold storage/logistics front.
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