AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Risks: A strengthening El Niño could bring below-normal rainfall across a wide Pacific region, including southern French Polynesia, through the next six months. The prolonged outlook raises risks for water, food supplies and livelihoods. Freight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges from November 15 on specified Pacific routes, lifting charges for standard containers to US$535 for a 20-foot unit and US$1,070 for a 40-foot unit. The increase may add to costs for regional shippers. Tourism and Cargo: Aranui’s new passenger-freighter Aranoa has arrived in Papeete ahead of its March 2027 maiden voyage. Its 2028 schedule includes more trips to the Austral Islands, alongside cargo service to remote communities. Travel Trade: Virtuoso hosted 77 agency leaders aboard the Paul Gauguin in October and signed a global commercial agreement with Ponant Explorations, expanding business opportunities for member agencies.
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