AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Disruptions: ADNOC says 15 of its vessels have been hit by missiles and drones since the conflict began, underscoring how attacks at the world’s key oil chokepoint are still driving freight risk and higher shipping costs. Black Sea Grain Shock: With no commercial vessels entering Odesa ports for nearly two weeks, Ukraine warns of up to $3B in agricultural losses and a looming global food price hit as rail/road backups handle only about half of normal volumes. Trade Resilience vs. Route Risk: The WTO reports Q1 2026 merchandise trade beat expectations as AI-related electronics demand offset Middle East shipping disruption, though the full impact may show up in Q2. Cold Storage to Data Center Pivot: A Lancaster County Americold cold storage facility is for sale, with planners pointing to data center potential near major power lines. Warehousing Compliance: Logistics Plus earned SQF certification for its Phoenix warehouse, with a separate Chino site still completing its process. Freight Tech Launch: Lumost debuts a shipper-centric platform aimed at improving visibility from booking through settlement. Energy Storage Scale-Up: California’s battery resources topped 21,000 MW, reinforcing grid reliability as solar use grows.
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