AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFreight Infrastructure: Arkansas won a $23 million federal grant for an I-49 rest area with parking for more than 130 trucks. The Port of Wilmington secured $6 million for 140 truck spaces, container staging and cargo upgrades. Clean Public Transport: Delhi added 150 electric buses, bringing its electric fleet to 5,238, and opened five public charging stations. West Bengal also plans to expand its CNG and electric bus fleets. Supply-Chain Resilience: A new report warns that climate pressures, water shortages and gaps in cold-chain infrastructure could disrupt Europe’s food supply, while differing trade standards add costs and delays. Regional Connectivity: Laos is pitching itself as a gateway to ASEAN, with planned rail and road links to Vietnam’s Vung Ang seaport aimed at improving access for freight and regional markets. Transit Workforce: Telangana bus unions are planning a two-day protest after talks failed; rising ridership from free-travel schemes, without matching increases in buses and staffing, is intensifying pressure on workers and services. Fuel Costs: U.S. inflation rose to 3.7% in September as gasoline prices jumped, adding cost pressure for households and transport operators.
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