AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Security & Energy: Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and end fighting, keeping shipping risk elevated as oil slid back near $92. Trade & Tech Diplomacy: The US and China agreed on a $30B tariff-cut framework plus an AI dialogue and incident-communication channel, aiming to stabilize rivalry. Clean Shipping Investment: India laid the foundation for a port-based e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port (Kandla), targeting 150 tonnes/day and supplying the Asia–Europe corridor with green fuel. Port & Workforce Development: Luxembourg pledged €15M (9.8B FCFA) to train Benin port and logistics workers under the CAP-PORT program. Logistics Costs: DHL Express announced an 8.9% India charge increase from Jan 1, citing inflation and currency pressures. Regional Transport Policy: Nigeria’s transport leadership pushed port modernization and better road-rail-waterway integration to cut logistics costs. Safety & Disruption: Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over drone and missile strikes that killed at least five and left tens injured, while NJ reported widespread power outages after severe winds.
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