AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLabor Relations: Inpex reached an in-principle deal with unions after weeks of strike action at the Ichthys gas facility in Darwin, with industrial action set to stop and a formal vote to follow—aimed at preventing disruptions to gas exports from the port. Holiday Closures: Juneteenth on June 19 means most U.S. banks and the USPS will be closed, with no regular mail delivery—plan ahead for shipping and payments. Maritime & Security: Shipping remains cautious about Strait of Hormuz reopening after US-Iran developments, with industry warning disruptions could last weeks and safety proof is still needed before full return to normal operations. Energy Storage & Logistics: Audubon won FEED work for the Nash Energy Storage Hub in Texas, while Prevalon secured a multi-year AESC supply agreement supporting up to 10 GWh of battery storage deployments—both tied to growing grid and data-center power demand. Tech-Enabled Delivery: China is expanding rural parcel delivery using autonomous vans and drones, targeting faster, cheaper “last mile” service where logistics hubs are far from villages. Supply Chain Leadership: Evergreen Marine says it has maintained top profitability by investing early in ships and terminals amid global volatility. Corporate Moves: DHL Group ramps up new energy logistics services, signaling continued push to move batteries and clean-tech freight.
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