AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpain Rail Disaster: The death toll from Wednesday’s collision in Toledo rose to at least 69, with dozens still reported missing. Investigators are examining a reported communications failure and how a train was cleared to move; the crash has intensified scrutiny of rail safety. War Threats to Transport: A Russian drone strike on a commuter train in Dnipro killed 14, Ukrainian officials said. In the Black Sea, repeated attacks on cargo vessels prompted France to deploy a maritime patrol aircraft to monitor shipping routes. Shipping Safety: The Philippines’ transport secretary vowed tougher vessel inspections and penalties after a ferry fire killed 77 people in September. Freight Costs: US shipper spending on freight jumped 32.1% year over year in the third quarter, while shipment volumes rose just 0.5%, as higher fuel costs and tighter truck-driver availability pushed rates up.
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