AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGulf Shipping Risk: Attacks on vessels in and near the Strait of Hormuz have intensified, with at least 10 ships targeted since Sunday and traffic plunging. OPEC+ says soaring freight and insurance costs are impeding oil flows. Fuel & Freight: The IEA warns diesel supplies could remain tight well into 2027, keeping pressure on carriers and shippers. Black Sea Security: A cargo ship sank and another was hit near Bulgaria, adding to growing threats to commercial shipping in the region. Supply Chain Damage: Russian strikes destroyed Ukraine’s Epicentr K’s last major logistics hub, damaging about 85% of stored goods. Industry Moves: Agility agreed to sell its Tristar stake to Aegis Logistics in a deal valued at up to $1.5 billion, while FedEx launched a European portal for temperature-controlled shipping. Capacity & Reliability: Global container schedule reliability fell to 27%; Egypt opened the Amreya dry port, a new link for freight movement through Alexandria.
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