AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAutonomous Logistics: Dubai Future Foundation and Oxa are launching SHIFFT, a new lab under Dubai’s RDI ecosystem to develop and validate autonomous logistics tech, with a first commercial deployment for ports and airports targeted before end-2027. Air Cargo Expansion: SAL Logistics has completed its $32m acquisition of Aviapartner Liège, giving it a direct operating base at Liège Airport and expanding to 20 stations in Europe’s “Golden Triangle.” Labor Disruption: WestJet flight attendants in Canada have gone on strike over pay for on-ground duties, with hundreds of flights canceled and passengers to be refunded or rebooked. Aviation Safety: A small tourist plane crash over Peru’s Nazca Lines killed 13, including foreign tourists from Italy, Spain and Germany; investigations are underway. Pilgrimage Transport: Iraq is ramping up buses and rail services for the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala as millions travel. Infrastructure & Mobility: Bangladesh is pushing back on raising foreign ownership in logistics, arguing it would divert cargo flows abroad and weaken local participation. Weather Watch: Kenya’s meteorology agency warns strong winds and fog could disrupt transport and airport operations in multiple counties.
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