AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Trade Slide: New PSA data shows the Philippines’ domestic trade value fell 21.9% in Q2 as sea freight volume plunged 56%, while road value rose—an uneven signal for shippers balancing mode shifts and capacity. Airport Connectivity Funding: Canada will invest $23.5M via Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program to upgrade six B.C. airports, targeting airfield, lighting, electrical and runway/taxiway work to keep people and goods moving. Autonomous Freight Pushback: California Teamsters sued the DMV over April rules allowing autonomous trucks over 10,000 pounds, arguing the agency skipped a required regulatory impact assessment and could threaten driver jobs. Freight Tech in Action: Einride reported 27% revenue growth and a 60% jump in driverless operating hours, pointing to gradual scaling of autonomous trucking and a planned Tesla Semi expansion. Rail Merger Review: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern urged the STB to reject opponents’ challenges to their merger filing, arguing the application meets procedural thresholds and supports moving more freight off highways. Infrastructure Permitting: South Dakota DOT is seeking public comment on a Section 4(f) de minimis evaluation for Highway 385 work affecting the Strawberry Hill picnic area and fishing pond. Spaceport Supply Chain Watch: Louisiana officials signed multiple NDAs for SpaceX’s “Project Osprey,” underscoring how major launch infrastructure deals can reshape regional logistics planning.
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