AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation Tech Rollout: The FAA has started limited operations of an AI-enabled air traffic management tool (SMART) at D.C.-area airports to cut delays and cancellations, with plans to expand beyond the National Capital Region. Fuel & Freight Pressure: Diesel prices hit record levels, renewing calls for a U.S. diesel export ban—while experts warn it could worsen the global supply crunch. Border-to-Byways Logistics: National Scenic Byway Day spotlights a shift from interstate speed to slower, local travel routes—an angle that matters for tourism traffic and regional supply chains. Trade & Commodities: U.S. soybean leaders say China demand is rebounding, but the industry is pushing to diversify export capacity via the Atlantic Coast, Great Lakes, and Texas Gulf. Infrastructure Buildout: Alabama’s $100M inland rail terminal in Montgomery is on track for early 2027, aiming to move containers by CSX rail instead of truck drayage. Public Safety Tech Backlash: In Iowa, backlash over automated license plate readers is driving scrutiny of local police policies. Defense Procurement: The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2B contract for PrSM Increment 2 missiles, extending HIMARS/M270 strike capability against moving maritime and ground targets.
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