AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoPanama Canal & Shipping: Four carriers introduced Panama Canal Adjustment Surcharges, but Drewry and shippers say the pricing lacks clear justification as draft limits, auctions of slots, and higher costs squeeze cargo volumes. Canal Congestion Costs: SK Shipping’s LPG carrier G. Arete reportedly paid a record $4.6m to skip the queue, underscoring how Iran-war reroutes and El Niño conditions are turning transit priority into a premium. Trade & Regional Logistics: Curaçao and Panama are set to sign a Letter of Intent after the Aug. 20 Panama-Curaçao Dialogue, targeting trade, logistics, investment, regional supply chains and food security. US-Iran Pressure Hits Maritime Risk: The U.S. says it fired on a Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman for trying to evade the Iranian blockade, while attacks near Hormuz keep traffic near a standstill. EU Crypto Sanctions: The EU expanded Russia-related crypto restrictions to include Panama-based platforms, adding a framework that could block crypto providers across entire third countries. Business Results: CBL International posted 1H 2026 results with a return to profitability and a special $0.10 dividend, driven by higher marine fuel prices and volume growth. AI & Books: Investigations allege Amazon and other AI firms buy and destroy books for training, adding new pressure on copyright and cultural preservation debates.
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