AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPort & Corridor Growth: Dibrugarh, Assam sent its first international cargo since 1947—540 tonnes of methanol to Bangladesh—via river to Dhaka, signaling renewed cross-border trade links. Middle Corridor Outlook: A World Bank report projects Trans-Caspian freight could jump to 32.1 million tonnes by 2040 (from 8.8m in 2023), boosting non-oil transit potential. Regional Rail Push: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and the UAE plan a rail route to Pakistan through Afghanistan (CASA), aiming to expand Central-South Asia freight access to seaports. Red Sea Disruption Risk: Houthi advances are expected to further complicate shipping lanes tied to US-Iran pressure, with Strait-of-Hormuz and Red Sea routes both under strain. Shipping Market & Energy: Russia faces logistics constraints that could derail wheat exports of 14–15m tonnes across the Azov/Black Sea basin. Public Transport Pressure: WSDOT reported Puget Sound ferry delays and cancellations due to crew shortages, while Galway councillors opposed Ireland’s planned 15% PSO fare hikes from January 2027. US Postal Costs: USPS raised holiday shipping prices, with temporary surcharges running through Jan. 17. Road Disruptions: Crashes and construction are driving closures across the US, including I-90/94 near Portage and I-95 interchange demolition work in Rhode Island.
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