AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCuba Sanctions Hit Shipping: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended all new bookings to and from Cuba, citing a May 1 U.S. executive order and “compliance risks,” threatening up to 60% of Cuba’s shipping traffic by volume. Middle East Logistics: Sharjah launched an integrated logistics corridor with Oman, with first shipments moving from Port Khalid to Sohar Port via Khatmat Malaha, and cargo flows in both directions now underway. Maritime Deals: Diana Shipping lifted earnings with a higher-paying Oldendorff charter extension for the bulk carrier Polymnia, while Prosafe signed a firm North Sea contract with Ithaca Energy for the semisub Safe Caledonia. Tech Supply Chain Pressure: Kioxia unveiled its XG10 PCIe 5.0 SSD line targeting AI workloads, as the broader push for faster storage and compute continues. Food Security Logistics: Ghana’s grain reserve plans are being undermined by warehouse failures—only a fraction of NAFCO capacity is usable, despite GH¢300m released for stock purchases. Energy Infrastructure: Oman awarded a 2.7 GW continuous renewables PPA combining wind, solar and battery storage for round-the-clock supply.
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