AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Disruption in Belgium: Sea and coastal pilots in Belgium have ended their industrial action, but 37 ships remain stuck—mostly in the North Sea—while delays are cleared; tensions over pension reforms are still unresolved and more strikes are possible. Textile Circularity in Brussels: Mesdan is set to join the Textile Recycling Expo 2026 in Brussels (24–25 June), highlighting lab-scale shredding and textile-to-textile recycling tech aimed at turning mixed waste into test-ready fibers and yarns. Energy Trade Pressure: Despite the EU’s push to phase out Russian gas, Russian LNG imports into Europe rose 11.5% year-on-year in early 2026, with Belgium among the biggest buyers—showing how energy security still beats geopolitics in the short term. Food Industry Investment: Cargill is investing €56m in Belgium to expand food production and R&D, reinforcing Belgium’s role in European food supply chains. Waste Crime at the Border: A Dutch glycerin refinery linked to Musim Mas is accused of dumping millions of kilograms of waste salt near the Belgian-Dutch border, triggering soil contamination and a criminal investigation. Critical Minerals Watch: Antimony prices are volatile again in 2026 as supply risks and strategic stockpiling reshape the market, with defense demand and solar glass keeping pressure on prices.
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