AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Watch: Shipping traffic is starting to trickle back after a US-Iran interim deal, but traders and prediction markets doubt full normalization by end-June as insurers, security and operating procedures remain unclear. Gulf Logistics Disruption: Gulf operators have tightened bookings, suspended some corridors, and added emergency freight surcharges up to $3,800/TEU to prioritize medicine and perishables. New GCC Routing Tech: Qatar’s Gulf Warehousing Company launched a fully operational air-to-land corridor using the TIR system, letting cargo move across GCC borders under one customs document for faster, more predictable delivery. Air Cargo Capacity: Cathay-owned Air Hong Kong will add a converted A330 freighter on a long-term lease in Q4 2026 to expand regional express cargo. Road & Rail Disruptions: I-68 eastbound lanes near Flintstone, MD, are closed after an overturned tractor-trailer; Hungary’s M2 metro segment will shut for an Arnold Schwarzenegger film set; and Minnesota bridge work will trigger detours on Hwy 18 and Hwy 194. Fleet Safety Tech: Jordan Carriers rolled out ESMART dynamic speed management across its fleet to improve safety and compliance. Regional Rail Integration: GCC ministers pushed forward plans for a unified regional railway network.
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