AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStrait of Hormuz Disruption: Oil jumped as Iran and Oman near a shipping-lane arrangement but Iran says the waterway won’t fully normalize until the US meets added conditions, keeping a risk premium on global energy flows and raising concerns for commercial shipping. Maritime Security Pressure: The GCC urged a “firm” international stance after Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels, warning the strikes threaten regional stability and navigation. EU Carbon Rule Uncertainty: Cyprus and Greece ship operators face a potentially major IMO carbon bill depending on which proposal wins, with fears of overlapping costs alongside EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. Inland Shipping Hit by Drought: Serbia’s Danube fell to record-low levels, forcing barges to cut loads and slashing refined-oil transport while straining the power grid. Logistics Tech Push: A new open-source TMS pitch argues the “machine room” should be open, challenging proprietary vendor lock-in. Cross-Border E-Commerce Shift: Temu expands Slovenia seller and delivery links as the EU tightens low-value parcel rules, making imports costlier and pushing more local sourcing. Rail/Ports Supply Chain: Ukraine and Moldova move to secure Odesa-to-Danube transit via a safer highway corridor and a new border crossing point.
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