AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Security: Yemen’s Transport Ministry condemned an Iran-backed Houthi explosive-boat attempt against an oil tanker at Mokha port, saying patrols intercepted and detonated the craft before it reached the restricted area, underscoring Red Sea shipping risks. Freight Disruption: Pakistan’s goods transporters launched an indefinite nationwide strike over fuel costs, daily diesel price changes, and taxes, warning factories and exports will be hit if raw-material deliveries and outbound shipments stall. Road Infrastructure: Nigeria’s Benue state inspection tour highlighted Lafia Bypass and Makurdi–Ninth Mile road dualisation as connectivity upgrades meant to cut bottlenecks and revive trade and industrial output. Rail Freight: India’s Northeast Frontier Railway reported 1,052 freight rakes unloaded in July, keeping essential commodities moving for northeastern states. Logistics Under Fire: Reuters reported Ukraine drone attacks on Russia’s Wildberries warehouses are damaging large warehouse capacity and cutting deliveries, rippling through retail supply chains. Energy Storage for Logistics: Australia’s vanadium flow batteries are gaining attention as data centres expand and need long-duration power management. Safety & Regulation: Pakistan’s communications minister reiterated axle-load enforcement on motorways and promised a corruption-free Motorway Police drive.
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