AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Pressure on Supply Chains: Oil prices pushed higher as Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, keeping Strait of Hormuz risk front and center and adding fresh uncertainty for shipping and freight costs. AI for Freight Operations: project44 rolled out Autopilot, a no-code way to deploy AI agents across logistics workflows—aiming to cut freight spend, manual coordination, and disruption costs. U.S. Logistics Business Development: Memphis hosted international delegates for the Americas Competitiveness Exchange, pitching the city’s logistics clout and small-business export opportunities. Port & Fuel Flow Watch: Nigeria’s ports authority flagged 37 incoming vessels to Lagos (fuel, food, containers and bulk), with operations ongoing across Apapa, Lekki and Tin Can. UAE Rail Integration: Etihad Rail leadership reviewed freight and passenger rail progress and integration initiatives ahead of later-2026 passenger service. Corporate Moves: M&S agreed a conditional deal to take over a fully automated fashion distribution centre in Lichfield (former ASOS site), targeting 2027 operations and faster online delivery.
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