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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...

Aero Africa launched digital B2B airfreight consolidation portal

Aero Africa – the Hong Kong based neutral air cargo solutions group, has recently launched its digital airfreight rate...

d’Amico Group tests biofuel decarbonisation potential

In the pursuit of decarbonization in maritime transportation, d’Amico Group has brought together a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to...

Speedaf express mulls leading China-Africa express brand

Speedaf express (www.Speedaf.com), a leading China-Africa integrated logistics service provider, officially announced the completion of its Round A+ financing....

MSC introduces global electronic bill of lading (eBL)

​MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in container shipping and logistics, is officially introducing the electronic bill of...

X-Press Pearl loss will add to insurers’ container ship headaches

The possible total constructive loss of the X-Press Pearl stands to be the latest in a line of container...

Afreximbank, AFC push for vaccine manufacturing in Africa

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a collaboration agreement with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to facilitate and support vaccine...

Afreximbank and NEXIM partner to Improve Nigeria’s Inland Waterways Operations

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) have announced a US$750,000 grant to support the charting of...

World Logistics Passport deepens footprint in Africa

The World Logistics Passport (WLP), the world’s first freight loyalty program designed to boost global trade and enhance the...

ENOC Group appoints Ennero to expand international footprint in the marine sector

ENOC Group appoints Ennero, a leading lubricants and fuel distributor in South Africa, to expand the Group’s international presence...

Gas production boom in Sub-Saharan Africa weighs on volatile grounds-Report

Due to their vastly under-utilised gas resources, the countries of Sub-Sharan Africa represent huge opportunity for gas developments. New...

Shipping line Wallenius Wilhelmsen ramps up in Port of Gothenburg

Wallenius Wilhelmsen, one of the world’s largest ro-ro carriers, is investing heavily in the Port of Gothenburg, with increased...

World Logistics Passport announces inaugural Global Summit 2021

The World Logistics Passport (WLP), a global, private sector-led initiative designed to smooth the flow of global trade, is...

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