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Africa’s Container Shipping Outlook: Why Freight Capacity Could Stay Tight Through 2026

Africa’s container shipping market is heading into the second half of 2026 under continued pressure. Global fleet capacity is growing, but congestion, geopolitical disruption, rerouting and strong Asian export demand...

DP World Executives to Headline GCCA African Cold Chain Conference 2026 as Africa’s Cold Chain Sector Accelerates

Johannesburg, South Africa — Two senior executives from global logistics company DP World will deliver keynote addresses at...

Five Logistics Challenges Still Limiting Kenyan Exports Under AfCFTA

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is widely regarded as one of the continent's most ambitious economic...

How Lekki Deep Sea Port Has Changed Nigeria’s Maritime Industry Since Opening

When the first vessels berthed at Lekki Deep Sea Port in early 2023, few in Nigeria's maritime industry...

Senegal Unveils New Maritime and Logistics Development Priorities in Bid to Become West Africa’s Leading Trade Hub

DAKAR, Senegal — July 16, 2026 — Senegal has set out an ambitious new vision for its maritime...

IATA launches program to improve aviation safety in Africa

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) to reduce the accident...

Alpla invests 60m Euros in pet recycling plant in South Africa

Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA is building a state-of-the-art pet recycling plant in the South African coastal town of...

Bruks Siwertell offers ship unloading technology to Senegal

Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from Senegal Minergy Port SA (SMP) for a high-capacity Siwertell ship unloader for...

Securex roundup: Wialon announces 3.6 million tracked vehicles across over 150 countries

At Securex, Africa’s ultimate security expo, Wialon, the global fleet management platform created by European software developer Gurtam, announced...

Scan Global signs deal to acquire Germany-based ETS Transport & Logistics GmbH

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) will strengthen its market position in Europe's largest logistics market, Germany, by adding the Top...

Kenya Airways flies to Schiphol using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Kenya’s national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) becomes the first African airline to use SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) provided by...

deugro and partners to unveil two customized designed vessels

deugro Danmark and its partners Siemens Gamesa and Amasus Offshore B.V. will bring two newly designed vessels—customized for transporting...

Chapman Freeborn continues to grow its product portfolio as it marks 50 years

Chapman Freeborn celebrated 50 years of service across the globe and outlined its vision for the future during the...

Mahindra Logistics launches International Cargo charter in Middle East

Mahindra Logistics Ltd. (MLL), one of India’s largest integrated logistics solutions providers, announced commencement of Cargo Charter operations in...

Logistics plays major role in international trade says World Bank

The World Bank has released its 2023 Logistics Performance Index report, a measure of countries’ ability to move goods...

AFRAA, AviaPro Consulting ink deal to promote use of AviAnalysis

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a Sales Promotion Agreement with AviaPro Consulting. This agreement recognizes AFRAA as AviaPro...

YILPORT Holding signs MoU for Takoradi port in Ghana

Global ports and container terminals operator YILPORT Holding is pleased to announce that the company signed a Memorandum of...

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