AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Security: The Strait of Hormuz remains tense after US strikes on Iran following attacks on three ships; Iran retaliated toward Bahrain and Kuwait, raising risks to a key energy corridor. Shipping Disruption Watch: India says nine vessels with 198 seafarers are still in the Persian Gulf west of Hormuz, with all ships safe and operating normally. Port Capacity Upgrade: Kamarajar Port in India has reached an 18-metre draft capability, strengthening the country’s ability to handle larger ships. Aviation Safety: Mumbai narrowly avoided a runway incident as an Air India take-off was aborted after an Air India Express aircraft had not cleared the runway; both flights were kept safe and passengers will be rerouted. Rail/Weather Disruption: Heavy monsoon rain and strong winds are battering Mumbai and nearby districts, with waterlogging disrupting Western Railway services and warnings for road, rail, air and ferry disruptions. Disaster Response: In Wayanad, India restored road connectivity to the Kalladi landslide site to speed rescue operations after three deaths and several missing. Cross-border Trade Corridors: Pakistan launched two new overland trade routes via Iran and China to give Central Asia alternatives to Afghan transit, with thousands of tons already moved. Regional Geopolitics: Taiwan warned China’s “incremental salami slicing” at sea will continue unless the world acts, as coast guard confrontations near disputed islands persist.
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