AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChannel Tunnel Rail Competition: The UK rail regulator ORR has pre-approved Virgin Trains’ track access, clearing up to 20 daily return services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from Oct 1, 2030—aimed at breaking Eurostar’s long passenger monopoly. Italian Fuel Watch: Diesel on Italy’s highways has slipped back to the Aug 4 level after the excise-tax decree extended the 17-cent-per-litre cut to Aug 25; average highway diesel is €2.173. Tourism Pressure in the Alps: Dolomites visitors are swamping a Langkofel-area refuge for viral cream-filled doughnuts, with hours-long queues and growing local anger over “tourist trap” crowds. Air Travel Demand (Nearby): Spain’s Balearics logged 9.53M international air passengers to July (+2.8%), led by Palma’s Son Sant Joan. Packaging Leadership (EMEA): Sonoco appointed Naples-born Francesco Giannolo as VP/GM for Consumer Packaging in EMEA, reinforcing its innovation and customer-service push.
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