AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHormuz Disruptions: Iran says two tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE rescued 22 people from a cargo ship fire in the Gulf of Oman. The incidents underscore mounting risks to crews and shipping routes. UAE Logistics: DHL plans to strengthen its eastern UAE network near Khor Fakkan and Fujairah, backing alternative routes amid regional uncertainty. Energy Shipping: Indian Oil’s board has approved buying several crude and LPG carriers as freight and insurance costs rise; the company is also exploring shipbuilding in India. Regional Hubs: Hambantota Port is discussing broader cooperation with Al-Futtaim Logistics, including RoRo links to Gulf markets. Transport Infrastructure: Malaysia’s logistics and transport body says decisions on expanding or relocating Kota Kinabalu International Airport should weigh operational capacity, cost and long-term benefits. Supply Chain Risks: A KPMG report finds 56% of business leaders expect external shocks to severely disrupt operations over the next three to five years, with shipping and logistics among exposed areas. UK Port Recovery: Port of Tyne expects to resume container handling by year-end after repairs from a July vessel collision; a replacement gantry crane is due next year.
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