AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoShipbuilding: India is courting South Korean investment and expertise to build a top-five shipbuilding industry by 2047. A proposed yard in Tamil Nadu is under discussion, but investment terms are not yet settled. Port & Warehouse Capacity: South Port has added 4,000 square metres of dairy storage at Bluff as cargo volumes hit a record. Adani Ports is also pursuing a reported $3.3 billion deal for Evos Terminals, which could expand its storage network. Freight Costs: Amazon’s shipping costs rose 11% in the third quarter, while COSCO’s profit jumped as turmoil lifted freight rates. Network Deals: Boluda plans to acquire Samskip to build a leading European short-sea network; Scan Global Logistics has agreed to buy US forwarder OIA Global in its largest-ever investment. Cleaner Shipping: CMA CGM has launched an inland electric barge to support Nike’s operations in Vietnam. Maritime Safety: The Philippines’ transport secretary has vowed tougher vessel inspections and penalties after a ferry fire killed 77 people.
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