AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime & Ports: Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport will start full EXIM operations Aug. 18, shifting from transshipment to a true export-import gateway with a planned “Mission Samudra” business summit to pull in global carriers and logistics partners. Green Shipping: Pakistan’s Karachi Port welcomed a hybrid RoRo vessel, the MV Grande Shanghai, carrying 2,000+ EVs—an early sign of port capability for specialized, lower-emissions vehicle logistics. Rail & Road Resilience: Oman is pushing ahead with 61 road projects under its 11th Five-Year Plan, while Bangladesh is accelerating repairs after floods to restore connectivity. Public Transit Pressure: Limerick’s BusConnects is again slipping, with critics saying timelines keep moving and commuters are stuck without reliable service. Cybersecurity: Two Scattered Spider hackers were jailed for the 2024 TfL cyberattack that disabled 148 systems and hit about £29m in recovery costs; Kenya also reported a ransomware-style takeover attempt on President Ruto’s website. Security & Logistics Disruption: Ukraine drone strikes hit Russian oil and logistics sites, including Wildberries warehouses, killing workers and sparking major fires; separate reporting also highlights efforts to reroute trade away from chokepoints like Hormuz. Trade Policy Watch: The USMCA review process is set to add uncertainty for long-term planning in sectors like Kentucky bourbon that depend on stable cross-border duties.
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