AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade & Shipping Security: UAE’s Thani Al Zeyoudi urged BRICS partners to address Iran-linked attacks on commercial shipping and push for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that freedom of navigation is at stake. Aviation Leadership Shake-up: India’s IndiGo and Air India both named new top executives this week—IndiGo’s Willie Walsh and Air India’s Tewolde Gebremariam—amid ongoing regional airspace and fuel-cost pressures. Road & Rail Disruption Watch: South Africa’s Weather Service issued an Orange Level 6 snow warning for parts of the Drakensberg and Eastern Cape, warning of major traffic disruptions and livestock impacts, with additional cold-front effects expected into the week. Freight Sector Governance: South Africa’s Road Freight Association called for tougher enforcement and better company registration checks to reduce shutdown threats tied to foreign driver employment. Logistics & Trade Facilitation: APEDA enabled the first commercial sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, using export-focused supply-chain support to lift farmer returns. Maritime Expansion: Viking opened bookings for 2028–29 ocean voyages, adding hundreds of departure dates and new itineraries across multiple regions. Road Safety Alert: A diesel tanker crash in the Central African Republic killed at least 20 people and injured others after overturning and striking pedestrians near Bangui.
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