AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBlack Sea Shipping: Greece’s prime minister called for an international truce after a Greek-owned container ship sank in a reported drone attack, underscoring rising risks to commercial vessels. Freight and Logistics: Scan Global Logistics agreed to buy US forwarder OIA Global in its largest-ever investment, while TFI International reported third-quarter revenue of US$2.23 billion, up from US$1.97 billion a year earlier. Market Pressures: Container rates are climbing despite cooling demand, and COSCO’s profit posted its biggest jump in two years as disruption lifted rates. Network Reliability: Global shipping schedule reliability improved to 50.6% in September. Inland Freight: Low Mississippi River levels are raising grain barge costs and squeezing profits as the harvest moves. Distribution Growth: Nissin International Transport plans a $14.3 million Kentucky distribution center, adding 30 jobs and warehousing support for automotive suppliers.
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