AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Transit Labor Clash: Bengaluru’s BMTC faces fresh pushback over Karnataka’s approval for 4,500 new PM E-DRIVE e-buses, as workers’ federation warns against bringing in private drivers and targets the Gross Cost Contract model. Trade Facilitation: India and Nepal met in New Delhi to tackle customs automation, pre-arrival data exchange, digital Certificates of Origin, and border bottlenecks to expand market access for agri, dairy, pharma and medical goods. New Shipping Route for ASEAN Trade: China opened the Pinglu Canal, cutting inland shipping by 560+ km and aiming to cut logistics costs 18%–30%, with new Nanning–Can Tho and Nanning–Yangpu routes. Maritime Security & Chokepoints: Italy says it will deploy warships to protect commercial shipping through Bab al-Mandeb if it becomes impassable, as Red Sea traffic risks keep pressure on global supply chains. Logistics for SMEs: DHL and ITC renewed a partnership to help small and women-led businesses trade cross-border using market intelligence and logistics support. Autonomous Mobility Expansion: Waymo plans to launch robotaxis in Singapore by 2028, partnering with Singapore’s transport authorities to complement public transit. Cold-Chain & Horticulture Bottlenecks: East Africa’s horticulture stakeholders will meet in Nairobi to address high freight costs, weak cold-chain, and port/border delays that are squeezing export competitiveness.
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