AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Travel: Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary warns European fares could rise 10–20% in 2027 as jet fuel costs surge and airline hedges weaken. Freight Disruption: Truckers’ protests over diesel costs are blocking roads and ports in southern Italy, emptying supermarket shelves and contributing to fuel shortages at two airports. Passenger Rights: EU lawmakers have backed stronger enforcement and a standard claim process for refunds on disrupted journeys, including flights, trains and buses. Rail: LNER chief David Horne will join Great British Railways in November to shape customer and commercial strategy across passenger and freight services. Arctic Shipping: The EU’s updated Arctic strategy proposes a maritime security hub to monitor subsea cables, more icebreaker capacity and tighter controls on shipping emissions. Air Cargo: DSV’s third-quarter airfreight volumes fell 3%, hit by weak European activity, lower Asia–Europe e-commerce demand and a shift from air to sea. Regional Connectivity: The EBRD is urging investment in logistics and industry along the Middle Corridor, while the EIB is assessing support for Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan railway.
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