AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shock: The US says it destroyed eight Iranian crude carriers in two strikes and Trump warns “a lot more” are coming, as Iran retaliates by targeting ships near the Strait and a US base in Jordan; with Brent back above $100 and diesel at record highs, the shipping squeeze is hitting Gulf trade and costs. Kuwait Aviation Disruption: Kuwait International Airport is operating through Terminals 4 and 5 after earlier Iranian damage, while flights resume amid wider regional delays. Shipping Costs Spike: Maersk introduced emergency freight charges up to $4,800 per container for routes tied to Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE and Iraq as Hormuz risk rises. Diplomacy for a Temporary Fix: GCC foreign ministers are set to meet Iran in Oman to back a temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping arrangement, aiming to restore traffic without fully reopening the corridor. Local Industry Watch: Heisco won a $359m EPC contract in Kuwait for Kuwait Oil’s Jurassic facilities, underscoring continued investment despite regional volatility.
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