AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeat Crisis Watch: A “heat dome” is driving record May temperatures across Europe, with climate change making extremes more intense and frequent—UK officials warn of rising heat-related deaths and mounting costs for health and infrastructure. Maritime Risk Shift: Greek shipowners are rethinking voyages before departure as geopolitical tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise crew and claims exposure, pushing insurers to say risk is now less predictable. Shipping Decarbonisation: Greece-based Navios Partners took delivery of an LNG/methanol-ready container ship, while other Greek operators extend charters—showing demand for modern, cleaner tonnage even as fuel routes tighten. EU Energy Push: The European Commission cleared Germany’s €1.3bn green hydrogen support, aiming to scale electrolyser capacity and cut emissions. Waste Colonialism Fight: Africa Day 2026 groups GAIA and Break Free From Plastic Africa renewed calls to stop hazardous waste exports to African dumping hotspots, including claims that only a small share of plastics ever get recycled. Greece Spotlight: Elefsina’s port concession is back in focus as industry leaders argue new ports are needed for energy and logistics corridors.
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