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Air freight costs climb as capacity constraints reshape global trade routes

Global air freight markets are entering the final quarter of 2026 under mounting cost pressures, with strong demand from Asia, elevated fuel prices and uneven capacity availability reshaping international...
Logistics

Inside Isuzu’s Plan to Make South Africa the Truck Manufacturing Hub for Africa

Africa’s commercial vehicle market is entering a new phase. Fleet operators are facing rising fuel and operating costs, ageing...
Market Intelligence

Beyond the Truck: How UD Trucks Is Redefining Fleet Performance in Southern Africa

For Africa's transport operators, the value of a truck extends well beyond its purchase price. Fuel consumption, maintenance requirements,...
Logistics

UPF Group Expands African Logistics Network with New Rwanda Office

The logistics company has opened a new office in Kigali as it strengthens its presence between East and...
Market Intelligence

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...

Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as Regional Tensions Persist

Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Tuesday, marking the completion of Africa's largest hydroelectric project and...

Zahid Group’s $1.25 Billion Barloworld Acquisition Gets Green Light

The Competition Tribunal has officially approved the R23 billion (US$1.25 billion) acquisition of Barloworld Limited by a consortium led...

Mango Airlines Rescue Plan Collapses as Investor Pulls Out

South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines is now headed for closure after its last potential investor, Ubuntu Air, withdrew...

Maersk to End Direct U.S.–South Africa Shipping Service, Exporters Face Rising Costs and Delays

In a move set to disrupt South Africa’s trade corridors, global shipping giant Maersk has announced it will discontinue...

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in Advanced Merger Talks: A New Era for U.S....

In a potential game-changing development for the U.S. freight rail industry, Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE:...

Telkom Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity in Strategic Repositioning Drive

Telkom has officially unveiled its refreshed logo and visual identity as part of a broader strategy to modernize its...

Rangel’s Bold Bet on South Africa: What It Means for Regional Logistics

In a series of strategic moves that transcend mere expansion, Rangel Logistics Solutions—a Portugal-based logistics powerhouse—has steadily deepened its...

Former NSE boss Geoffrey Odundo Appointed as Nation Media Group CEO

Nation Media Group (NMG), East Africa's largest independent media house, has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Odundo as its...

Ghana’s Inflation Eases for Second Consecutive Month

The recent easing of inflation in Ghana marks a significant development in the country's economic landscape. After experiencing a...

Eskom’s Turnaround Efforts: Progress, Projections, and Challenges Ahead

In recent months, South Africa's state-owned power utility, Eskom, has made significant strides in its efforts to stabilize and...

MSC Enhances Southern African Connectivity with Walvis Bay as New Transshipment Hub

In a significant move to strengthen its presence in Southern Africa, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has set Walvis Bay,...

MSC Launches New Direct Service to Enhance Connectivity in West Africa

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a global leader in container shipping, has announced the launch of a new direct service...
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