AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRhine Drought Hits Logistics: German inland waterway operators warn the Rhine could become effectively “split in two” as water levels keep falling; the Kaub gauge may drop into single digits, forcing lighter loads and disrupting shipping, cruises and day trips, with MSC already adding congestion surcharges for rail and trucking from Rhine-linked terminals. Steel Supply Strain: WV Stahl says about a third of German steel freight moves by inland waterways, so reduced draught is raising costs and threatening supply security despite contingency stockpiling and rerouting. Airport Security Shock: Germany is still investigating the Leipzig/Halle explosive-drone incident tied to a Ukrainian cargo aircraft, with officials describing a “new quality” of hybrid threat and escalating counter-drone measures. Energy & Industry: OEG won a subsea corrosion-protection contract for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the Baltic, while Siemens faces renewed scrutiny after reporting on its historic bribery scandal. Policy & Migration: Germany deported at least 137 Nigerians on five charter flights (Feb–Jun 2026), and EU foreign-policy veto reform debates continue as Germany pushes for qualified majority voting.
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