AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel & Freight: Record diesel costs are squeezing U.S. trucking, with carriers facing higher operating expenses and some firms filing for bankruptcy. Maritime Shipping: Strait of Hormuz attacks have driven tanker rates sharply higher and disrupted traffic, adding pressure to fuel and freight costs. Cross-Border Trade: U.S. small-parcel shipments fell 70% by weight after tariff exemptions ended, while Alberta is adjusting hours at four crossings to match U.S. entry points, including for commercial traffic. Warehousing: Walmart opened its fifth next-generation fulfillment center in Stockton, California, adding West Coast capacity and aiming to speed deliveries. Rail Investment: USDOT awarded $416 million for Florida rail-crossing safety upgrades and a new Brightline station. Aviation Safety: The Army found systemic failures behind last year’s deadly Washington-area midair collision and called for safety fixes. Autonomous Trucking: Kodiak launched a driverless trucking route between Dallas and Laredo.
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