AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGulf Shipping Shock: Oil slid after Donald Trump postponed a planned Iran strike and signalled talks, but analysts warn uncertainty remains for the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s key oil routes—while tanker attacks and “going dark” behaviour keep shipping risk elevated. UK Freight & Security: A DHL cargo-plane scare in a Leipzig court case suggests an incendiary device detonated on the ground due to a delay, with another device linked to a UK warehouse—raising questions for air-freight security. Rail Safety Campaign: Crimestoppers Scotland, British Transport Police, Network Rail and ScotRail launched a campaign to help passengers recognise and report sexual harassment, including an anonymous hotline. Road & Logistics Costs: Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls rise from 21 September, with peak charges increasing for cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles. Local Transport Support: Stagecoach in Doncaster is rolling out free under-16 bus travel across August under the government scheme. Rail Tech: FORTEC UK added Axiomtek’s rugged tBOX210 fanless railway computer for onboard surveillance, monitoring and passenger data. Business Expansion: YardOps, a logistics yard efficiency platform, secured investment valuing it at £2.5m to expand across the UK and Europe.
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