AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHormuz Shipping Crackdown: CENTCOM says it disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo ship (M/V Lian Star) with a Hellfire missile after “more than 20 warnings,” as the blockade continues and Iran vows it controls Strait of Hormuz management. Maritime Security Tech: The U.S., U.K., and Australia launched an AUKUS push to develop underwater drones to protect subsea cables by 2027 amid record cable cuts. Defense Logistics & Alliances: South Korea and Japan discussed a logistics support pact (ACSA) while Seoul also sought U.S. congressional backing for nuclear-powered submarines. Aviation & Border Policy: A reported Trump plan would pause customs and immigration processing at “sanctuary city” airports, raising alarms for major U.S. gateways and global supply chains. Supply Chain Crime: Cargo theft tied to AI infrastructure is surging, with organized groups targeting high-value shipments and driving higher costs. Public Health at Ports: CBP quarantined a rare leafhopper pest found in leafy greens at the Nogales, Arizona port. Local Transportation/Infrastructure: East Texas lawmakers push a bill to mine lithium under Army depots, aiming to strengthen U.S. military supply chains. Rail & Mobility: Nebraska’s Girard Trail Connection adds a new rail-trail link as the Great American Rail-Trail expands.
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