AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoShipping Costs: CMA CGM announced new Peak Season Surcharges for July 2026, including US$500 per container from the Indian Subcontinent to Central America/Caribbean/West South America (from 15 July 2026) and US$1,000 per container to Red Sea ports (from 18 July 2026), plus China-linked charges of US$200 per TEU to West Africa North Range (starting 6 July 2026) covering Liberia, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Gambia, and São Tomé and Príncipe (with a separate US$50 per TEU add-on for Central/North China to Senegal). Marine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe has formally designated its first two marine protected areas—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé (55.8 km², including an 8 km² fully protected zone) and Santana (7.4 km², with a 1 km² no-take area)—as part of a planned network of eight MPAs aimed at protecting habitats and key fishing grounds while allowing regulated artisanal use. Innovation & IP: The European Patent Organisation’s president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen co-operation on innovation, technology transfer, and patent protection, including an Angola validation agreement for European patents signed on 23 June. Aviation Demand: São Tomé and Príncipe saw a 7% drop in estimated aviation passenger arrivals in early 2026, while Sierra Leone posted 23% growth—an indicator of shifting regional connectivity that could affect tourism and trade flows.
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