AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPort & Terminals: APM Terminals has started building the $550m Laldia Container Terminal at Chattogram, aiming for 1m TEUs/year and a 2030 opening under a 30-year PPP. Road Infrastructure: Oman’s Sultan Faisal bin Turki Road in Musandam is 76% complete, cutting Khasab–Dibba travel to about 55 minutes. Maritime Digital Services: Qatar’s MoT has automated 11 more maritime e-services, bringing the total to 21 for vessel and seafarer transactions. Trade & Logistics Corridors: India and Uzbekistan upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, targeting $5bn trade by 2030 and pushing cooperation in digital, AI, space, and transport logistics. Shipping Risk: UKMTO reported a tanker hit by an unknown projectile near Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz; authorities are investigating. E-commerce Costs: Russia’s marketplaces are raising commissions and logistics fees sharply, with some sellers facing burdens above 40% of order value. Transit Operations: Winston-Salem Transit Authority launched new crosstown “premier job lines” and boosted bus frequency on key routes. Autonomous Safety: Waymo and Zoox robotaxi test drivers reported more than two dozen injuries tied to sudden braking and emergency maneuvers. Fuel Subsidy Policy: Malaysia restored the BUDI95 RON95 quota to 300 litres/month from 200, with diesel pickup/jeep owners set to receive up to 400 litres from Sept 1.
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