AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInland Waterways: Odisha and India’s ports ministry advanced plans for a 588-km National Waterway-5, linking industrial and mineral hubs with ports and West Bengal. Maritime Security: Hormuz shipping lanes remain unsafe amid mine warnings and reports of tanker strikes. India says 15 seafarers are among 23 nationals killed in West Asia, while five Indians died in attacks on Black Sea commercial shipping and two remain missing. Trade Rules: USTR proposed extending the suspension of Section 301 port fees on China-linked shipping and shipbuilding for two months, through Jan. 9, 2027. New Route: DP World is launching a weekly China–Africa shipping service to strengthen trade links. Market Watch: COSCO Shipping Ports reported an 8.4% rise in Q3 throughput, while Drewry sees excess shipping capacity from 2027. Logistics Investment: Arcapita plans a $1.5 billion expansion in Gulf logistics and industrial property.
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