AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAutonomous Delivery: Arrive AI and Modovolo are developing drone-to-locker package handoffs, while Chinese operators are using drones to speed deliveries to remote villages and move farm produce back to towns. Freight Costs: California trucking firms face rising fuel, insurance and regulatory bills; one carrier raised rates 15%. In the US, a new order allows tax-exempt diesel on highways, while Maersk has imposed 20% UK less-than-container-load and inland fuel surcharges. Trade Routes: The WTO lifted its 2026 goods-trade growth forecast to 3.9%, citing AI-driven demand despite Middle East disruption. Kazakhstan is prioritizing the North-South and Trans-Caspian corridors to strengthen regional links. Infrastructure & Integration: India approved a new transport and logistics authority to coordinate multimodal planning. Oregon’s warning: two state-backed rail hubs costing more than $70 million remain mostly idle, underscoring the challenge of turning infrastructure investment into working freight capacity.
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