AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRed Sea & Hormuz Shock to Shipping: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis hit Saudi targets again, while Gulf states postponed Iran talks—raising fresh risk for oil flows and global freight. Panama-Flagged Tanker Dispute: CENTCOM rejected Iran’s claim that the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia hit a mine, saying it was struck by an Iranian missile and later hit again by drone; the vessel is being towed after the incident near the Strait of Hormuz. Panama Canal Governance: Panama Canal Authority says it is not taking over Balboa and Cristóbal port administration; it’s instead evaluating concession models for Corozal and Isla Telfers. Canal Budget & Water Pressure: ACP presented its FY2027 budget plan, projecting higher state contributions, while the Swedish Club warns canal draft limits and slot cuts are pushing more carriers toward longer routes. Mining Impact Study: CoNEP delivered a study on the socioeconomic fallout from closing Cobre Panamá operations to Panama’s government. Freight Costs Surge: Crude tanker rates hit record highs as Middle East disruptions intensify, and a freight fund tracking tanker shipping is up sharply on the Iran-war oil shock. Trade Snapshot: Panama goods exports rose to $913.1m in Jan–Jul 2026, led by agriculture and special-regime industries; fruit exports were 15.5% of total.
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