AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Risk & Trade Routes: Iran’s lawmakers say southern port imports are being squeezed by naval restrictions as Strait of Hormuz tensions simmer, while a separate report claims a Turkey–Saudi overland logistics corridor could route Gulf trade to Europe via Syria and Jordan, potentially bypassing Israeli infrastructure and challenging IMEC. Public Transit & Last-Mile: Mumbai’s first “Public Transport Day” in BKC drew a lukewarm response, with commuters calling out weak last-mile connectivity and asking for more reliable BEST bus service. Road & Rail Operations: Britain cancelled about 450 “dodgy” driving test bookings after DVSA rule changes aimed at stopping bot-driven resales and instructor booking abuse. Logistics Policy & Costs: Pakistan’s maritime sector gets a boost after abolishing an 18% sales tax on shipping, expected to cut costs and spur investment. E-commerce Logistics: China’s e-commerce logistics index rose in May, signaling improving activity, with rural demand rebounding. Workforce & Safety: Tanzania launched a bus-terminal film campaign warning passengers and transport workers not to carry unknown parcels tied to drug trafficking.
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