AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPanama Canal & Shipping: The Panama Canal set a 49.5-foot draft limit from July 3 and is also moving to reduce Neopanamax draft levels, with auction prices reported around US$400,000—another sign El Niño is reshaping regional logistics. US Border Security: The U.S. Coast Guard says ships departing Haiti will face tightened entry rules starting June 22, with noncompliance risking denial of entry into U.S. waters. Iran Sanctions & Energy Trade: Washington expanded pressure on Iran’s LPG exports, targeting shadow-banking and a shadow fleet; one Panama-flagged tanker is cited among vessels involved in transporting Iranian LPG. Livestock Risk in the Americas: New World screwworm detections keep spreading in the U.S., with USDA confirming additional cases in Texas and scaling up sterile fly releases—raising concerns for beef supply and costs. World Cup Business & Media: FIFA’s expanded 48-team World Cup (June 11–July 19) is driving major media inventory for U.S. broadcasters and streaming partners, while Panama’s region also sees heightened attention to tournament logistics and coverage.
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