AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoRail Freight Disruption: Contargo says “significant restrictions” on German rail corridors are hurting intermodal efficiency, so it will raise infrastructure surcharges on ~15 routes from 19 Aug (up to €46/TEU) and keep an energy rail floater in place. Inland Waterway Pressure: Rhine drought is again squeezing freight capacity, pushing more cargo onto land and threatening supply chains tied to Germany’s river network. Aviation Safety & Oversight: Vietnam orders its aviation regulator and Vietnam Airlines to coordinate with German investigators after a Boeing 787-9 incident at Munich Airport, including tighter training and maintenance oversight. Drone Security Push: Germany will open a new drone research center at DLR Cochstedt in Saxony-Anhalt to test anti-drone tech after a Leipzig airport incident. Logistics Real Estate: JD.com signs a long-term lease for ~50,000 m² in Willebroek, Belgium, expanding its automated logistics footprint across Germany and the Benelux. Fuel Supply Glitch (Cross-border): Eastern France reports localized petrol shortages, with some stations near 30% out of SP95/SP98—highlighting how drought and supply routing can quickly hit transport operations.
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