AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPort Automation: EUROGATE secured an €82 million loan to develop and test autonomous terminal trucks, automated cranes and operating software at Wilhelmshaven; results could shape future rollouts at Hamburg and other German sites. Airport Security: Police are investigating a vehicle breach at Leipzig/Halle Airport that led to a temporary runway closure. No link to earlier sabotage attempts has been confirmed. Aviation: Lufthansa’s final scheduled A340-600 flight landed in Frankfurt, ending 23 years of service. The airline has also extended its Riyadh flight suspension to November 18 amid security risks. Rail & Industry: Deutsche Bahn’s alcohol ban is now in force across 5,700 stations. Germany and France are also pushing stricter EU “Made in Europe” rules for cars, tying eligibility for support to European research and component sourcing. Logistics: A Miebach-DVZ survey found 61% of German respondents expect logistics outsourcing to grow, despite concerns over pricing, transparency and shipper-provider cooperation.
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