AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shock: Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes are rattling the world’s key shipping lane, with oil jumping more than 4% and commercial traffic through Hormuz falling to about six vessels on Sunday, the lowest in five weeks, as both sides trade claims over whether the route is open. Maritime Incident: A Cyprus-flagged container ship (GFS Galaxy) was hit in Hormuz; 23 crew were rescued, but an Indian third engineer remains missing while the vessel is towed toward Khor Fakkan. Shipping Policy: Malaysia advanced an Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special parliamentary committee, aiming to set clearer court jurisdiction for maritime disputes. Port/Terminal Deal: Bangladesh’s shipping minister said there’s no plan to cancel or renegotiate the Laldia Container Terminal concession at Chittagong Port. Mobility & Logistics Tech: NASA picked seven companies for a Mars robotic mobility program (STRIDE, $17m) and D.C. readies a hearing that could allow commercial autonomous vehicle deployment. Road Freight Reality: Lagos Task Force seized 309 motorcycles and dismantled illegal roadside structures on the Lagos-Badagry corridor as enforcement ramps up.
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