AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Energy Shock: Oil markets stayed jittery as Strait of Hormuz disruption and stalled US-Iran talks kept Brent near $90 and lifted shipping risk costs, with reports of “dark” crude transfers helping supply flow while prices remain sensitive. Port & Trade Capacity: The Port of New Orleans won a key federal green light for the $1.8B Louisiana International Terminal, aimed at 2028 and built for larger container ships that can’t pass upriver. Great Lakes Logistics: Port Green Bay received a DOT award after a 145% jump in international cargo via the St. Lawrence Seaway in 2025. Freight & Supply Chain Finance: US shippers are starting to pass tariff refunds to customers after a Supreme Court order, a move that could reshape import billing and cash flow. Shipping Industry Updates: Capital Link promoted executive webinar briefings from major shipping firms, while Aramco reportedly offered crude outside Hormuz via ship-to-ship transfers off Fujairah. Automation at Airports: Pentastar Aviation deployed autonomous wingwalking robots to improve aircraft towing ground safety at Oakland County. Rail Connectivity Planning: Penang’s draft RSNPP 2040 review flagged a Butterworth-Kulim railway line and other projects to cut congestion and speed regional travel. Disruption Watch: Hurricane Lala’s flooding and highway collapse left thousands isolated on Hawaii’s Big Island.
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