AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDisruption Response: Shipping diversions through the Gulf have stretched some Europe–Gulf transit times from about 25 to 40 days, driving interest in AI tools to coordinate alternate routes, bookings and inland transport. Dubai Capacity: Al Sharqi Shipping opened a $19 million logistics hub with 22,000 tonnes of multi-temperature storage, expanding cold-chain and regional distribution capacity. Maritime Risk: Drone attacks are prompting shipowners to seek new protections for vessels and crews, as threats add uncertainty to already disrupted trade routes. Canal and Port Flows: The Panama Canal raised capacity to 34 daily slots, while Ningbo-Zhoushan Port passed 40 million TEUs for a second straight year, reaching the mark 22 days earlier than in 2025. Carrier Strategy: Forward Air paused plans to sell its intermodal unit after a stronger quarter, with revenue rising to $63.5 million from $58.3 million a year earlier.
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