AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRed Sea shipping risk: Human Rights Watch says recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden most likely amount to war crimes in at least three cases, warning civilian crews are being put in deadly danger. Sanctions and shadow fleets: A Lebanon fuel scandal is linked to a Russian-linked shadow maritime network, with documents tying sanctioned oil shipments to companies and vessels now under Western sanctions. Insurance shake-up: Putin urged BRICS to build its own reinsurance and payment systems to reduce reliance on Western insurance infrastructure, as maritime trade becomes a key pressure point. UK connectivity for logistics: O2 launched “Satellite for Business”, claiming UK-first direct-to-device satellite connectivity via SpaceX/Starlink to extend coverage for field engineers and logistics teams in “not-spots”. Space strategy: The UK unveiled a £7.8bn national satellite communications plan to strengthen defence and reindustrialise the space sector, including better connectivity on trains. Road safety support: Free tyre checks are being offered to Bracknell motorists ahead of National Tyre Safety Month. Urban logistics in Leeds: Construction is complete on a 224,000 sq ft Grade A logistics development (T45) in Leeds with EV charging, heat pumps and solar.
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