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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 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...

DP World launches CARGOES Logistics

DP World, has announced the launch of its new digital logistics platform, CARGOES Logistics. The platform provides customers with a...

DSV inaugurates its largest logistics centre in Africa

DSV has consolidated its Gauteng operations in South Africa into a new, centralised facility which is the largest of...

Lami Technologies and Sendy join forces to launch per-trip insurance policies for transporters in...

Kenyan insurance technology company, Lami Technologies and Sendy Limited, a tech-logistics company, today announced a partnership that will enable...

Leaders make urgent call to accelerate vaccination globally and in Africa

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and a group of global health leaders have issued an urgent call for vaccine...

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