AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoMaritime Risk: Iran says an LPG tanker hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz; the claim is unverified, but continued attacks are raising concerns for shipping through a key oil route. Road Disruption: All 16 lanes of Glasgow’s M8 will close from 6pm Saturday to 1pm Sunday for footbridge works, with diversions in place. Rail Disruption: A fatal incident on the tracks disrupted Yorkshire services, while a month-long closure is planned on the North Wales main line. Ports and Technology: Verizon has completed a private 5G network across five Thames Freeport sites, supporting logistics, manufacturing and port operations. Logistics: GXO has extended its ASOS contract to 2034, and Prologis has completed a 106,000 sq ft distribution centre at DIRFT. Cleaner Transport: The UK has allocated £38m for EV chargers at business depots, while British Gas is adding almost 2,000 vans to its fleet. Bus Services: Wales is providing £7m to protect bus services, and Greater Manchester plans free bus travel for 200,000 young people.
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