AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade & Shipping Shock: Strait of Hormuz traffic has collapsed by about 95% since the US-Israel strikes on Iran, with only five ships a day moving through a chokepoint that carries a huge share of global oil and gas—raising new risks for prices and supply chains. Critical Minerals & Industry Finance: The US is pushing a $3B critical-minerals push tied to defense and battery supply chains, while rare-earth deals and offtake funding continue to expand across the region. Madagascar Trade Compliance: Madagascar’s ANMCC has opened a safeguard investigation on self-adhesive labels, packaging and certain printed items, with interested parties required to register and submit views within 30 days. Port & Logistics Expansion in Africa: ICTSI signed an agreement to acquire a port and cargo operator across Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa, signaling continued investment in African logistics. Agri-Climate Pressure in Southern Africa: Zimbabwe is bracing for hotter, drier 2026/27 conditions, with rainfall deficits likely during key planting months—an immediate concern for food production and rural livelihoods. Vanilla Supply Spotlight: New market coverage highlights Madagascar vanilla’s role in premium flavor and fragrance demand, reinforcing the island’s value in global sourcing.
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