AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle Corridor Momentum: The US-Eurasia Transport Forum in Los Angeles, hosted by the Port of Long Beach, pushed fresh port-to-port and corridor cooperation linking the Trans-Caspian route with US infrastructure—aiming at new deals in ports, rail, digital systems and green tech. CIS Trade & Rail Plans: Kyrgyzstan’s CIS turnover topped $7B, while CIS leaders backed steps like easing trade conditions and a China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway positioned as a future hub. Logistics Liberalization: Ethiopia is moving to open core logistics to foreign operators, a major shift that local firms say could be disruptive. Security & Shipping Pressure: US enforcement in the Strait of Hormuz has redirected 100 vessels and disabled four, underscoring how corridor risk keeps reshaping trade routes. Tech for Safer Trade: Dubai Customs rolled out Shahin, a satellite-tracked truck and cargo system with smart seals to speed clearance and tighten security. EV & Battery Moves: Canada is tackling e-bike battery fires with fireproof charging lockers, while Ethiopia’s EV push continues to grow.
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