AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPort & Trade Finance: IFC and HSBC will invest up to $40m in South Asia Gateway Terminals to modernise and decarbonise Colombo Port, funding advanced twin-lift ship-to-shore cranes to cut energy use and boost reliability. EV Battery Supply Chains: South Africa launched a five-year GEF-8/UNIDO programme to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chains, including testing, certification, recycling and second-life skills. Rail & Freight Connectivity: A new modified goods rake carrying automobiles was flagged off from Bhigwan to a terminal in Assam, while Nepal received its first containerised cargo train from Kolkata via Biratnagar. Aviation Regulation & Innovation: The US FAA says it’s working to speed air taxis, supersonic aircraft and drone operations by updating certification and regulation without over-prescribing standards. Cross-border Logistics Services: Transnova was reappointed as Tiger Brands’ lead logistics partner, expanding oversight of a national distribution network moving ~2m tons annually. Road Policy & Pricing: South Korea will offer weekend/holiday highway toll discounts for families with two or more minor children, with rates scaling by household size. Sustainability in Transport: North Central Railway tested a solar-assisted passenger coach that powers onboard amenities via rooftop PV plus a battery bank. Circular Economy for Solar: Comstock Metals signed a recycling services deal to process solar panel manufacturing byproducts from Illuminate USA in Ohio.
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