AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Security: The U.S. Coast Guard seized more than 3 tons of cocaine near Puerto Rico, arresting five suspects and underscoring how active Caribbean sea lanes remain for traffickers. Rail Regulation: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say they’ve cleared the Surface Transportation Board’s merger threshold and urged regulators to move forward despite opposition challenges. Passenger Rail Revival: Sen. Tim Sheehy backed restoring Montana’s North Coast Hiawatha line, pitching long-distance rail as a tourism-plus-transport play. Intercity Bus Turnaround: Greyhound’s Flix-backed revival highlights upgraded fleets, improved on-time performance, and new routes drawing younger and value-focused riders. Aviation Network Growth: American Airlines announced seven new international routes next year, including Philadelphia–Vienna and JFK–Amsterdam/Nice, using A321XLR aircraft. Ports & Ferries: Baltimore’s Harbor Connector won nearly $11M to replace diesel ferries with hybrid vessels for more accessible, greener harbor transit. Road Work & Disruptions: Missouri plans an overnight closure of a U.S. 63 ramp to westbound I-70, while South Dakota will temporarily shut a Pierre intersection traffic signal cabinet for upgrades. Trade & Agriculture: Canada abruptly removed seafood from retaliatory tariffs after Maine/lobster pressure, while dairy processing investment is reshaping U.S. logistics needs. Defense Readiness: Reporting says the Iran conflict is straining U.S. missile inventories and pulling ships away from the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns about readiness for China.
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