AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPort & Rail Expansion: Malaysia’s RM300m Melaka Inland Port project breaks ground, aiming to boost logistics and trade with bonded areas, rail/container handling, warehousing, and AI-enabled smart logistics. Trade Routes & Sanctions: Reuters reports Iran is discussing resuming oil exports to Japan as buyers seek sanctions waivers and safer Gulf shipping conditions. Deep-Sea Capacity: PSA Vietnam will develop a 4.5m teu deep-sea hub at Lach Huyen, with phased berths targeting 2028 and full completion by 2035. Urban Transit Funding: The World Bank cancels $84.9m for Cebu Bus Rapid Transit, scaling back scope after long delays and missing loan deadlines. Maritime Security & Economics: A new look at “navalization” of economic warfare says sanctions are shifting from finance-based controls to ship inspections and boarding at sea. AI for Transport Ops: NMFTA releases an AI cybersecurity governance framework for trucking and logistics, offering 50 controls across governance domains. Rail Reliability: Network Rail and LNER outline East Coast Main Line reliability plans, citing platform upgrades, signalling work, and flood monitoring to cut disruption. Port Safety Incident: A container fell onto two trucks at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal, injuring two workers; an investigation is underway.
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