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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 doubted that the facility would matter. What has become clearer since is...

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...

Traxtion Secures $86 Million Equity Investment to Accelerate Rail Expansion in Southern Africa

Rail-focused logistics operator Traxtion has secured an $86 million equity investment in a major capital raise that brings...

Storms Ground Dallas Airports: Over 400 Flights Canceled as FAA Issues Ground Stops at DFW and Love Field

Severe thunderstorms tore through North Texas on Tuesday, May 19, triggering Federal Aviation Administration ground stops at both...

FlySafair’s R12 Birthday Sale: What It Reveals About South Africa’s Aviation Cost Crisis in 2026

South Africa's most popular low-cost airline is back with its annual birthday giveaway — but the small print...

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...

KLM expands intercontinental network with six new destinations

After the previously announced expansions in Europe for the summer of 2021, KLM will also add new destinations to...

South African ports rank poorly in World Bank report

At a position of 347 out of 351, the World Bank has placed the Port of Cape Town at...

Logistics firm FedEx opens state-of-the-art facility in Johannesburg

FedEx Express a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed FedEx Corp has announced that its new state-of-the-art facility in Johannesburg is now ready open...

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