AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUrban Transit: Johor Bahru’s proposed autonomous rapid transit system could prioritize the Skudai–Tampoi–Larkin and Tebrau–Pandan corridors, with success depending on links to rail and bus services. Disrupted Supply Chains: Flood damage has stranded about 100,000 kilograms of apples in Nepal’s Manaslu region after roads and bridges washed out, cutting growers off from markets. Trade Logistics: A new Linyi platform aims to streamline Malaysian businesses’ China sourcing by combining logistics, customs, finance and other services. Border Efficiency: ECOWAS lawmakers urged wider use of Liberia’s digital SIGMAT customs system to reduce trade delays, while citing poor roads, limited connectivity and training needs. Urban Growth: The World Bank says Sub-Saharan Africa will add 748 million urban residents by 2050, making transport and infrastructure investment crucial to connecting workers with jobs. Freight and Shipping: Amazon’s shipping costs rose 11% in the third quarter, while Scan Global Logistics agreed to acquire OIA Global in its largest-ever investment.
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