AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAviation Market Reset: United plans to resume flights to Israel on Sept. 8 with two daily Newark–Tel Aviv routes, while KLM restarts Tel Aviv–Amsterdam Aug. 25 (with a Cyprus technical stop) and Lufthansa ramps Israel capacity toward up to 67 weekly flights from September, as Israir seeks US approval. Maritime Security & Disruption: Russia says it struck Black Sea dry-cargo ships carrying military equipment to Ukraine; Delta Plus Ukraine suspended shipments after a warehouse and office were destroyed, underscoring how attacks keep hitting logistics. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Iran and Oman are nearing a draft for a temporary Hormuz shipping route with coordinates, but Tehran warns the strait won’t be “safe” while US naval actions continue. Rail & Road Reliability: Indian Railways penalized caterers and terminated contracts over food safety, while in the US a Tacoma I-5 multi-car crash shut northbound lanes after a light-pole hit. Transit Incentives: Los Angeles County expands its One Car Challenge, paying up to $600 to households that cut driving for five weeks. Trade Signals: China’s foreign trade rose 17.3% in the first seven months, with exports up 14% and imports up 22%, reflecting demand for higher-value goods.
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