AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S.-Iran Shipping Shock: The U.S. reinstated a blockade tied to a proposed 20% Strait of Hormuz fee as strikes resumed, with oil jumping to about $87/bbl and tankers hit in the strait—raising fresh risks for global freight and energy supply chains. Aviation Disruptions: EASA reinstated tougher Middle East flight warnings through late July, while Israel temporarily blocked U.S. refueling planes at Ben Gurion amid summer congestion. Logistics & Trade Ops: Ruan Transport launched a U.S.-Mexico customs brokerage service to cut cross-border delays, and a U.S. bill would ring-fence airline security fees for aviation screening upgrades. Industry Moves: Karman Space & Defense expanded its Pennsylvania facility to boost maritime defense materials production, and USPS rolled out zip-code based Ground Advantage pricing that’s confusing e-commerce shippers. Markets Watch: Stocks steadied after a less-bad June CPI print, but Iran escalation kept pressure on oil and risk sentiment.
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