AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaritime Safety: Island Water has banned hybrid and fully electric vehicles on its passenger ships, joining Montenegro Shipping Lines after a Sept. 9 ferry fire that killed 77 on a Coron-bound route; the EV restriction took effect Sept. 17 pending investigations. Port & Trade: Nigeria’s Ports Authority handled 2,300 ships in H1 2026 (+6.9%) and grew cargo throughput to 68.2M metric tonnes (+12.2%), with Lekki and Onne leading. Cross-Border Connectivity: India and Nepal met in New Delhi to push customs automation, pre-arrival data exchange, and better rail/road transit links, while border disruptions after floods have shifted China-Nepal trade pressure to the Korala crossing. Public Transit Labor: Qantas is seeking Fair Work intervention to prevent ground crew strikes during school holidays after a protected action vote backed by 600+ workers. Fuel & Costs: Estonia’s diesel price pressure is reigniting calls to cut excise duty, while Malaysia reported transport-driven inflation uptick in August. Disaster Response: Indonesia’s Virgo Transport 8 rescue for 129 missing is still hampered by strong currents and difficult access to the capsized wreck.
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