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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...

Manufacturing paint without added lead is possible

Paint reformulation is entirely possible, and the industry can produce paint without added lead. However, a lack of technical knowledge;...

COP president Sharma hails Africa cold chain initiative

Cabinet minister and COP26 president Alok Sharma has voiced his support for a UK-backed African initiative to limit emissions...

Imperial acquires controlling stake in ‘Africa FMCG Distribution Ltd’ in Nigeria

Imperial, owned by DP World, has announced its Market Access business has completed the strategic acquisition of a controlling...

CEVA Logistics Continues Africa expansion with Spedag Interfreight acquisition

As part of its strategic growth plan, CEVA Logistics has announced announced today that it has closed the acquisition...

More than 150 companies take principled stand at UN Ocean Conference

At the Sustainable Blue Economy Investment Forum in Cascais, Portugal, a special UN Ocean Conference event, more than 150...

Inflation set to impact growth in Africa says Turner and Townsend

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and renewed lockdowns in China are starting to influence construction markets, a new report has...

Drones to boosts Africa logistics

German drone delivery pioneer Wingcopter and Continental Drones Ltd., a subsidiary of Ghana- and Dubai-based Atlantic Trust Holding, have signed...

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport grapples with long lines amid staff shortage

One of Europe's busiest airports Schipol Airport continues to witness long queues resulting in travel chaos and airport managers...

Hamad International Airport is best in the world

Hamad International Airport has been named as the World’s Best Airport for the second year running, announced at the...

Mastercard and Ecobank Group partner to digitize agricultural value chains in Africa

Mastercard and Ecobank Group have partnered to connect millions of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to Mastercard’s Farm Pass...

COVID-19 Slows Progress Towards Universal Energy Access

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access. Globally, 733 million people...

With decisive and strategic action, SA can be Africa’s first zero-carbon bunkering hub

Published recently, the new P4G-Getting to Zero Coalition report “Shipping’s Energy Transition: Strategic Opportunities in South Africa” explores the...

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