AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Safety & Rescue: Indonesia confirmed the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in the Java Sea; 107 were rescued, 6 dead, and 130 still missing as authorities keep searching and turned part of Trisakti Port into an emergency coordination and reception centre. Red Sea & Hormuz Risk: Iran said an Iranian cargo vessel was hit near Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one and wounding four, while India condemned an attack on the Oman-coast commercial vessel MT El Gaia and said 13 of 14 Indian crew were rescued. Shipping Disruption & Security: Somalia’s business community is seeking alternative routes as Houthis disrupt Bab al-Mandab and tensions flare around Hormuz. Logistics Under Fire (Ukraine): Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s logistics and rail infrastructure, including Odessa logistics centres holding cargo for the Ukrainian army, and a drone attack damaged a marked civilian search-and-rescue tug in Odesa. Transport Policy & Compliance: The US lifted a 12-year Condition of Entry restriction on Nigerian-flagged vessels calling at US ports, citing lower security costs and faster turnaround; Saudi taxis can now carry passengers between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain under new rules. Road & Public Transport Disruptions: Spain added 2,848 VTC licenses in 2026 while taxi authorizations fell; in Luxembourg, RGTR buses were cut off to Binsfeld for roadworks, and in the Philippines police are on alert for a Monday transport strike over fuel prices.
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