AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime Security & Energy: India’s Jaishankar urged Iran to avoid attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers in a call with Abbas Araghchi, as oil prices climbed on renewed Hormuz disruption fears. Red Sea Shipping: Arab Parliament Speaker condemned a drone attack on two ships at Egypt’s Damietta Port, while Saudi-led efforts to protect Red Sea routes keep expanding. Trade & Logistics Risk: A spreading infection threatens global trade, and Black Sea grain exporters warn Ukraine strikes could block wheat corridors, raising prices and food-security risks. Aviation Standards: African aviation bodies urged countries to adopt ICAO-aligned passenger data rules (API/PNR) to cut compliance friction and travel costs. Rail & Transit: Philippines’ DOTr and MRT-3 will offer free rides for National ID holders on select August Wednesdays. Road Freight: India’s Mian Altaf Ahmad asked for priority passage for perishable fruit trucks on the Srinagar-Jammu highway amid recurring bottlenecks. Shipping Compliance: Philippines’ Subic Bay said US e-waste containers in transit may be accepted for now, pending a Basel Convention decision by Aug. 3. Industry Capacity: ASEAN shipowners are working on an ASEAN P&I insurance club to reduce premiums and share risk.
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