AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Risk: Shipping firms are avoiding US-guided transit routes through Hormuz as attacks and threats keep the lane “severe,” pushing rerouting costs higher and raising uncertainty for oil and container flows. Fuel Cost Pressure: Malaysia’s unsubsidised RON95 and diesel prices are set to rise for a week as West Asia tensions lift crude risk premiums and shipping costs. Energy Market Watch: Goldman Sachs warns China’s renewed crude buying to rebuild stocks could drive Brent above $110 if Hormuz disruptions persist. Hydrogen Rail Milestone: India’s first hydrogen-powered train is set to be flagged off on July 17 on the Jind–Sonipat route, using fuel-cell distributed power rolling stock. Aviation Capacity Move: Cebu Pacific is wet-leasing an Airbus A320neo to Vietnam Airlines from July 15 to Sept. 7 to monetize the lean season on domestic routes. Freight Corridor Update: Kazakhstan is ramping up its Middle Corridor with plans to expand rail and infrastructure capacity as China–Europe land freight demand surges. Port Throughput: India’s Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla) crossed 50 MMT cargo handling in FY2026-27, 19 days ahead of last year. Trade Boost: India–UK CETA took effect, with exporters shipping about $140m on day one. Logistics & Security: India is moving to track seafarers in real time after Hormuz attacks on crews.
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