AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPort Expansion & Trade Access: India’s Vizhinjam Port begins full-scale EXIM operations as Phase 2 expansion ramps up to 5.7 million TEUs/year, adding 1,200m of berths, rail links, logistics parks and warehousing, with 5,000+ jobs expected. Energy Storage for Grid Reliability: Hero Future Energies won a 120MW FDRE-RTC solar-plus-storage contract from SECI at INR 5.25/kWh, targeting commissioning within 24 months. Distributed Capacity for Data Centers: Sunrun and Voltus are turning behind-the-meter residential batteries into a “bring your own capacity” resource aimed at AI hyperscalers in PJM/MISO. Regional Logistics Growth: Aqaba’s port transit volumes surged in 2026, especially for Iraq-bound goods, pushing authorities to expand yards and storage to avoid bottlenecks. Shipping Risk Watch: Strait of Hormuz tensions are reshaping oil and shipping expectations, while Chinese carriers Cosco and CMES reportedly paused tanker operations through key chokepoints. Industry Events: Saudi Arabia will host the Global Logistics Forum 2026 in Riyadh (Nov 29–Dec 1) alongside UNCTAD’s Global Supply Chain Forum.
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