AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFreight & Fuel Relief: Pakistan’s Goods Transport Alliance welcomed a petroleum price cut and says it will translate into a 15% reduction in goods transport fares, while urging removal of withholding tax, toll hikes and e-challan penalties that keep costs high. Public Transport Disruption: Mumbai’s BEST strike entered a third day, forcing special bus trips for NEET re-exam students and leaving regular commuters to cope with reduced services. Cold Chain & Food Logistics: Kenya’s solar-powered cold storage model is helping farmers cut post-harvest losses and protect quality for export-bound produce, reflecting a wider push for off-grid logistics capacity across Africa. Security & Logistics for High-Stakes Exams: India’s NEET-UG re-exam ran under multi-layered controls—biometrics, CCTV, jammers, cyber monitoring and escorted question-paper movement—while states added free transport for candidates. Transport Safety: Telangana RTC reported an electric bus fire near Karimnagar with 41 passengers escaping safely; investigations point to an earlier pattern of electrical faults. Maritime & Trade: PM Modi commissioned three indigenous naval warships in Kolkata, tying maritime strength to global trade and future energy and minerals access. Geopolitics & Supply Chains: Iraq faces acute fiscal strain as Strait of Hormuz disruptions hit oil exports, compounding budget delays and inflation risks.
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