AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGulf Rail Integration: GCC countries signed an agreement to coordinate a cross-border railway, setting shared operating and safety standards and a timetable for implementation. Energy Shipping: Indian Oil plans to buy crude and LPG carriers and is exploring orders with Indian shipyards, seeking a more reliable supply chain as conflict near the Strait of Hormuz pushes LPG freight rates to $160–$180 per tonne, from about $40. Supply-Route Security: The US has launched Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt weapons and sanctioned-goods transfers through Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea, extending pressure beyond maritime routes. Rail Freight: Northern Lines Railway won up to $1.3 million in federal funding to rehabilitate about 25 miles of Minnesota track, aiming to improve safety, reliability and freight capacity. Regional Shipping: GCC transport ministers also discussed rising land and sea freight costs and contingency measures for possible restrictions at the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
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