AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRed Sea insurance squeeze: Marine war-risk cover for Bab el-Mandeb stays around ~3% of vessel value, but terrorism-related premiums are climbing toward ~10%, pushing Horn freight costs higher even when the “headline” rate looks steady. Saudi air disruption: Black smoke and flames near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport followed a “hostile aerial threat” alert; flight cancellations and delays were reported as firefighters battled a fuel tank blaze tied to Aramco. Yemen displacement hits Djibouti: UN agencies report fighting has displaced 112,000+ inside Yemen and nearly 3,000 people have reached Djibouti in under a week, adding pressure to a country already hosting refugees. Djibouti-Ethiopia logistics in focus: Ethiopia’s push for “sovereign” Red Sea access is colliding with real-world corridor costs—Djibouti remains the dominant maritime gateway, and corridor risk is reshaping trade planning. Regional security coordination: Saudi-led efforts to deploy a Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition are moving toward operational presence, while the AU and UN Security Council urge de-escalation to protect shipping and littoral economies. El Niño and power strain: Ethiopia’s utility says it may cut or terminate electricity sales to crypto miners if drought worsens, as reservoir inflows fall.
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