AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Watch: Iran and Oman say they’ve agreed route coordinates and are “on the verge” of finalising a temporary shipping corridor, but traffic remains sharply reduced (single digits in the latest 24-hour counts), keeping war-risk premiums and freight uncertainty in play. Port & Cold Chain Expansion: DP World will invest up to €100m in an Antwerp temperature-controlled pharma and perishables hub, adding 55,000m² of warehousing with direct terminal and multimodal access. Contract Logistics Deal: DP World is taking over six GXO grocery contract logistics sites in the UK (2m ft², 2,000 staff) after CMA approval, boosting ambient, chilled, frozen and bonded capacity. Ukraine Supply Chain Hit: Russia struck a Bosch Ukraine warehouse logistics site, wiping out stored products and adding to broader damage to Ukraine’s fuel-energy and transport infrastructure. Autonomous Air Mobility: Kazakhstan’s transport ministry says the first passenger flew on an eVTOL autonomous aircraft, with future uses including emergency medical services, medicine delivery and logistics. Energy Storage & Grid Buildout: MERC approved BEST’s 220MW solar plus 110MW/440MWh BESS procurement under SECI’s ISTS-connected scheme, while Pace Digitek reported strong FY27 momentum and expanded BESS manufacturing capacity. Cruise Demand: Istanbul targets 1m cruise passengers as traffic grows, though Hormuz disruptions have already forced some voyage cancellations.
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