AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Watch: Shipping groups say it’s still “too early” to fully resume normal transits after the US-Iran ceasefire, with carriers reassessing security and timing as mines and damaged infrastructure keep risk elevated. Energy & Freight Costs: Oil prices slid after deal headlines, but analysts warn recovery for global energy, fertilizer, food and financial supply chains will take months to years—meaning logistics costs may stay volatile even if crude flows improve. Policy for Resilience: India is reportedly considering a China-style approach that would push refiners to hold much larger crude inventories to buffer future shipping shocks. Trade & Ports: Sri Lanka unveiled its National Export Development Plan 2026–2030, targeting $36B in exports by 2030 and positioning the country as a logistics and services hub tied to Colombo Port and regional value chains. Critical Minerals Logistics: International Graphite plans a European processing hub in Italy via a JV, aiming to supply graphite for energy storage, advanced manufacturing and defense—built around local warehousing, labs and logistics access. Aviation Expansion: Riyadh Air secured US DOT approval to operate passenger and cargo services, a boost for Saudi-linked air freight and tourism-driven demand.
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