AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoParatransit Disruption: Maryland’s new Call-A-Ride booking system has left riders with disabilities stranded, with missed pickups and medical appointments raising concerns about a critical service. Port Investment: Nigeria has broken ground on the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, designed to ease pressure on Lagos ports, which handle more than 80% of the country’s foreign trade. U.S. Shipping: The White House extended its Jones Act waiver for 90 days, allowing foreign-flagged ships to carry goods between U.S. ports to ease transport bottlenecks. Rail Freight: A revived rail spur in Eugene, Oregon, is bringing steel directly into a warehouse, cutting freight costs and diesel use compared with trucking. Shipping Costs: Malta’s business bureau is urging the EU to halve emissions charges on island shipping routes, warning that costs could feed through to freight rates. Logistics Investment: Sennder secured €228 million to fund European growth, while Maersk opened a 71,000-square-metre logistics hub in Montevideo. Transit Expansion: Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Pink Line has opened, and Delaware’s DART Connect on-demand service is set to begin in Seaford on Monday.
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