AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGulf Rail Links: Saudi Arabia and the UAE signed an MoU to study rail connectivity for freight and passenger transport, aiming to improve supply-chain efficiency and regional integration. Shipping Disruption: A tanker was struck north of Qatar as Iran threatened to block routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic has fallen to a two-month low, while tanker hire costs have surged, adding pressure to energy shipments. Saudi Aviation: Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports killed three people and injured dozens; flights at Riyadh were delayed or cancelled as authorities investigated. Cleaner Logistics: EVIQ, Hala Auto and DSV will work together to introduce electric vans and trucks, dedicated depot charging and access to Saudi Arabia’s charging network for DSV’s Riyadh fleet. Air Cargo: Turkish Airlines carried 9 million passengers in September, while cargo and mail volumes rose 13% year on year to 205,700 tonnes.
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