AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Disruption: Strait of Hormuz traffic has fallen to just six vessels as US-Iran peace hopes fade, with Iran saying the waterway won’t fully reopen until its demands are met; meanwhile the Bab al-Mandeb saw a deadly Houthi missile strike that killed at least six crew and reportedly hit rescuers, underscoring how fragile safe-passage arrangements are. Security & Logistics: Ukraine reported overnight precision strikes on logistics and industrial sites in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, while Russia said it was retaliating for Ukraine’s drone campaign—another reminder that supply chains remain a direct target. Trade & Policy: Canada launched a $100M steel shipping rebate to cut rail and marine costs, and the US extended a narrowed Jones Act waiver via a case-by-case process, aiming to keep energy moving while shipbuilders and refiners argue over the impact. Ports & Performance: Erie Port Authority received a national DOT Pacesetter Award for moving international cargo through the Great Lakes system. Tech for Supply Chains: Qatar’s transport minister met the International Chamber of Shipping to discuss maritime safety and how regional conditions are affecting shipping and supply chains. Automation & Last-Mile: The US Army awarded prototype contracts for its Infantry Last Tactical Mile program, pushing autonomous systems for logistics and casualty evacuation. Business Moves: Air Canada posted record Q2 operating revenues, citing strong demand across its network.
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