AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRail Reliability Watch: Deutsche Bahn says only 58.7% of long-distance trains arrived on time in H1 2026, with CEO Evelyn Palla calling it “not a good figure” and setting a 60% target for the year. Waterway Disruption: Record-low Rhine and Danube levels are again hitting shipping, with drought-linked low water forcing delays and raising pressure on inland freight. Inland Freight Data: Eurostat reports EU inland waterways handled 118.0bn tonne-kilometres in 2025 (down 3% vs 2024), with Germany and the Netherlands driving most volumes and international transport making up 54.7%. Hydrogen vs Battery Debate: Lower Saxony’s hydrogen trains face a looming “capital-gate” decision as station and fleet recapitalisation timelines approach, potentially shifting investment toward battery-electric units. Maritime Security Flashpoint: A tanker was struck by an “unknown projectile” in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and underscoring ongoing navigation tensions. Logistics Risk Signal: Export container bookings from Bangladesh have dropped sharply, with lead times up to three weeks and freight rates more than doubling, threatening exporter competitiveness.
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