AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHormuz Disruption: Middle East contractor Kent says uncertainty over the Strait’s closure and rising fuel costs are disrupting project supply chains; a commercial vessel was also targeted while transiting the waterway. Freight Rates: Asia–US container prices are mixed and near their highest levels since mid-2022. Capacity is tightening, but easing import demand could bring modest rate declines. GCC Logistics Investment: Arcapita plans to invest another $1.5 billion in industrial and logistics property over two years. Bahrain’s $3.89 billion in new projects includes a DHL aircraft-maintenance facility and plans to expand air cargo capacity. Transport Resilience: A New Zealand report urges stronger coastal shipping, support for smaller ports and better planning across transport modes, as road disruptions leave some communities vulnerable.
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