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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 together leading institutional investors, signaling renewed confidence in Southern Africa’s rail...

Durban’s Agribulk Terminal Ships First Maize Vessel in 18 Months — and a Record Harvest Promises More

After an 18-month silence, South Africa's Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal in Durban has loaded its first export maize...

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...

Coinbase Cuts 700 Jobs as AI Reshapes the Tech Workforce — What Africa’s Logistics Sector Should Watch

The global technology sector is undergoing a reckoning, and the latest signal came loud and clear on Tuesday,...

South African companies invest USD 100 million at Tatu City in Kenya

Investment by South African companies has topped USD 100 million at Tatu City. The 5,000-acre Special Economic Zone – located...

South Africa seeks to boost ports efficiency to attract investment

President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan and Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula, today (22...

Chevron Marine Lubricants expands reach in Africa with Akwa Group

Chevron Marine Lubricants will boost its presence in African ports after extending its joint venture with Akwa Group. Chevron...

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...

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