AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Transition Math: A new multi-model study led by Kyoto/Hokkaido/IIASA says a full fossil fuel phase-out by 2050 is technically possible but would require up to 80% more electricity generation—forcing faster renewables, hydrogen, and end-use changes than “1.5°C-style” pathways. Merchant Infrastructure Push: Bonita Payments is rolling out QuarterMaster, moving from processing payments toward owning the merchant onboarding and lifecycle “operating system.” US Network Expansion: Averitt Express plans a new Louisville regional logistics campus (cross-dock, warehouse, and support facilities) by 2028, while Nuveen/USCIF is converting a Tempe office park into ~300k sf of industrial space. Freight Tech Scaling: SemiCab India expanded its managed freight contract with P&G India, lifting lane volume and annual value; GEODIS is adding Rotate air cargo analytics. Middle East Disruption Fallout: The Iran-linked shipping/energy shock continues to ripple through costs and planning, with Hormuz risk still driving reroutes and higher fuel pressure. Air Cargo Capacity: Hyderabad commissioned Cargo Terminal 2, targeting 50k tonnes/year with expansion to 100k.
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