AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInflation Watch: Australia’s headline inflation eased to 4.2% in April after a temporary fuel excise cut, but the RBA’s “trimmed mean” underlying measure ticked up to 3.4%, keeping pressure on freight-heavy sectors like postal delivery and transport. Maritime Security: Oil and LNG flows remain jittery as US-Iran tensions flare, with Strait of Hormuz disruption still a live risk for global shipping schedules. Trade Corridors: Laos is asking Vietnam to help upgrade logistics infrastructure and cut border delays under a 2025-2030 facilitation plan. Port & Rail Buildout: Türkiye’s Mersin ports are set to link into both the Middle Corridor and the Development Road via a high-speed railway project, aiming to shorten routes and boost freight volumes. Urban Mobility: Hong Kong proposes 10,000 new permits for ride-hailing drivers, a step to bring app-based transport into regulation. Cold-Chain Win: Indian Railways launched a fast cherry parcel service from Jammu to Mumbai in 33 hours to reduce spoilage and protect grower margins. Cyber Supply Chain: A new push for DNS firewall protection highlights how security spending is accelerating alongside digital logistics.
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