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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

25 years in South Africa: Rhenus to extend its footprint

Leading global service provider Rhenus South Africa is celebrating 25 years of success in the South African logistics industry....

ASCM Foundation Initiative Aims to Uplift Women in Africa While Helping to Close Supply...

The ASCM Foundation has joined forces with the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief's (PEPFAR) Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free,...

Emirates inks deal with the Seychelles Tourism Board

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Seychelles Tourism Board at Expo 2020. The agreement reaffirms...

Africa’s commercial airplane fleet projected to grow to 1,560 over the next 20 years

Boeing forecasts that Africa’s airlines will require 1,030 new airplanes by 2040 valued at $160 billion and aftermarket services...

IATA urges countries to work towards restoring global air connectivity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to use the commitments reached at the ICAO High Level Conference...

Kenya Launches African Customer Diligence Platform

Kenya has launched the African Customer Due Diligence Platform that will be used by Businesses to spur cross border...

UPS Healthcare Expands Global Cold Chain Logistics Network

Marken, the clinical trial logistics operation with UPS Healthcare, has expanded its global network to support increased demand for...

Amitruck and IMFact Africa partner to enhance Africa’s logistics ecosystem

ast Africa leading digital logistics company Amitruck has partnered with IMFact, a Smart Finance alternative to traditional bank lending for Kenyan...

Africa Investment Forum roundtable event showcases agribusiness investment opportunities

The  Africa Investment Forum held a roundtable event to preview two agribusiness deals worth nearly $400 million as part...

Projects worth $140 million on the table to boost healthcare in West, East Africa

Members of the Africa Investment Forum team showcased two construction projects during a virtual investor roundtable as the continent...

TradeMark East Africa Set to Launch a Blockchain-Based Digital Trade Corridor Supply Chain System...

The Institute of Export & International Trade has partnered with TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) to implement a ‘digital trade...

NAS partners with Kenya’s Siginon Aviation to boost presence in Africa

National Aviation Services (NAS), the fastest growing aviation provider in the emerging markets, has signed a strategic partnership agreement...

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