AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Security: South Korea plans to expand its anti-piracy patrol towards waters south of Oman, adding patrol aircraft and mine-clearing teams to help protect shipping. The mission would remain outside the Strait of Hormuz and requires parliamentary approval. Rail Freight: China has agreed to provide $15 million in grants for spare parts, maintenance equipment and staff training to improve the reliability of the Ethio-Djibouti railway. Energy Logistics: PetroChina is exploring a 1,550-kilometre oil corridor from South Sudan through Ethiopia to Djibouti, alongside a proposed storage depot and possible refinery at Damerjog. Container Shipping: Emirates Shipping is separating its India–Jeddah service from a wider Red Sea route that includes Djibouti, with the latter scheduled about every two weeks. Public Finance: Djibouti has cut its 2026 budget by 2.2% after revenue fell nearly 13 billion francs short of plan.
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