AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoShipping: Boluda Shipping plans to acquire Dutch logistics group Samskip, joining their networks into a 32-vessel short-sea operation across 28 countries. The deal is expected to close in January 2027, subject to approvals. E-commerce Costs: A new EU €2 handling fee applies to each import declaration line, adding to costs for Dutch sellers and shoppers buying goods from outside the bloc. Rotterdam Fuels: B30 marine biofuel prices fell as feedstock costs dropped, narrowing the premium over conventional fuel; lower B100 prices are also lifting demand in Rotterdam. Power Capacity: Europe’s AI data-centre expansion faces grid constraints, with Dutch data-centre electricity use reported above 20% of national consumption. Maritime Security: A tug was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, following an October strike on Dutch-flagged tug JIF Barracuda, underscoring risks to shipping in the vital waterway.
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