AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFreight & Planning Policy: England’s revised National Planning Policy Framework adds a dedicated freight and logistics policy (Policy E3), pushing planners to consider rail freight terminals, intermodal sites and HGV operating centres from the start. Maritime Security & Energy: UKMTO reports two Filipino sailors killed in an attack on the Saudi-owned tanker SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping traffic through the chokepoint stays below recent levels amid US-Iran tensions. Shipping Decarbonisation: Maersk plans to fit a 35-metre rotor sail on a container ship via UK wind-propulsion specialist Anemoi, aiming to cut fuel use by throttling engines while maintaining speed. Payments & Logistics Tech: Flexport expands its end-to-end fulfilment network into Manchester and Canada’s Mississauga, using partner-run sites with automated storage to serve UK and Canadian demand. Public Transport Costs: Scotland’s £2 bus fare cap rollout faces criticism as some operators say they’re not ready, with concerns over notice and compensation. Local Planning: Tendring Council launches a six-week consultation on its Local Plan Review for 18,000+ homes, with the final chance for residents to comment before independent examination.
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