AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Security Shock at Leipzig/Halle: Germany’s Federal Public Prosecutor opened a counterterrorism probe after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian Antonov AN-124 at Leipzig/Halle, forcing runway closures and diversions; officials described a “hybrid attack scenario,” and police later said a detonator was removed and the device was neutralized. Inland Waterway Crisis: Record-low Rhine and Danube levels from heat and drought are cutting river shipping capacity and raising freight costs, with Cologne’s 500kg WWII bomb defused only after the river exposed it—while industry warns the logistics hit is worsening. Logistics Disruption in War Zones: Reports say Russian drone attacks in the Black Sea damaged a German-owned bulk carrier and hit Ukraine logistics sites tied to German firms, underscoring supply-chain vulnerability. Industrial Outlook Under Pressure: Germany’s industrial orders rose in June, but analysts warn low Rhine water and the Mideast war could further cloud transport-linked production. Corporate Moves in Handling: Jungheinrich is acquiring Australian dealer All Lift Forklifts to expand in APAC and grow rental/service presence. Maritime Defense: Saudi Arabia named a commander for a multinational Red Sea maritime alliance to protect shipping routes.
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