AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel Subsidy Rollout: Malaysia’s SKDS has registered 172,955 companies covering 464,797 vehicles nationwide as of July 18, with fleet cards now the next step for approved firms. Urban Transit Continuity: Santo Domingo’s Los Alcarrizos cable car Line 2 resumes Monday after a scheduled shutdown, with a free bus bridge running on the same timetable. Road Safety Shock: Nairobi’s matatu “nganya” incident—where a reversing vehicle ran over a bystander—has reignited calls for tougher enforcement by NTSA. Freight & Port Growth: Jordan’s Aqaba ports handled 13.3 million tons in H1 2026, up 12%, led by big gains in grain, oil products, and cargo at the Multi-Purpose Port. Diesel & Logistics Costs: UAE supermarkets report Iran-war-driven shipping disruptions are raising transport and insurance costs, creating intermittent supply gaps. Infrastructure Boost: India’s Bihar gets CCEA approval for a ₹3,936-crore four-laning upgrade on Khagaria–Purnea to improve flood-resilient farm connectivity. Policy & Compliance: The EU’s ban on destroying unsold clothes and shoes takes effect, forcing large firms to sell, donate, or recycle instead of disposal. Aviation/Connectivity: South Sudan’s Yei welcomes a new Nomad Navigation Airlines service to cut travel delays for business, medical, and education trips. Industrial Tension: UK British Steel nationalisation triggers a compensation fight with former owner Jingye Group, with draft rules expected this autumn.
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