AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTuna Value Chain: A FISH4ACP programme helped the Marshall Islands mechanize tuna unloading, train workers and strengthen the sector’s value chain, aiming to bring more catch ashore and create local jobs and income. Regional Fisheries: Marshall Islands fisheries chief Glen Joseph won approval to lead the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office from Jan. 1, 2027, bringing decades of management experience to a key regional tuna body. Freight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise emergency fuel surcharges from Nov. 15; standard containers on specified inbound Pacific routes will cost US$535 for a 20-foot unit and US$1,070 for a 40-foot unit. Climate Risks: A strengthening El Niño is forecast to bring below-normal rainfall from Palau to the Marshall Islands, adding pressure on water supplies, farming and island economies.
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