20.5 C
London
Sunday, July 19, 2026

News

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 and logistics sector, unveiling a broad package of priorities designed to...

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...

Delta Air Lines Quietly Axes Snacks and Drinks on Short-Haul Flights

If you're planning a quick hop on Delta Air Lines this month, you might want to grab a...

Ghana inaugurates landmark 97km Tema-Mpakadan railway line

Ghana has officially opened the 97km Tema-Mpakadan railway line, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s transport and logistics...

AirAsia X expands its horizons to Africa with maiden flight to Nairobi

AirAsia X (AAX) recorded a historic milestone in its growing network expansion with the launch of its inaugural direct...

Ethiopian cargo wins best cargo airline-Africa award

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has been honoured with the ‘Best Cargo Airline-Africa’ award for the second time in...

Liberia embarks on port modernization to boost trade

The National Port Authority of Liberia (NPA) and Société d’Exploitation des Ports SA – Marsa Maroc have signed a...

Bourbon Logistics wins new integrated logistics contract in Namibia

BOURBON announces that it has been awarded a new fully integrated logistics contract by an Oil & Gas major...

eThekwini Municipality plans feasibility study for tram-light rail system

The eThekwini Municipality in South Africa is set to embark on a comprehensive study to assess the feasibility of...

Equatorial Guinea unveils newly constructed Bata International Airport

SsangYong Engineering & Construction (E'C), a subsidiary of the Global Sae-A Group and a prominent international player in the...

Air Cargo Conference 2025 Set for March 2–4 in Dallas, Texas

The Air Cargo Conference 2025 will convene in Dallas, Texas, from March 2–4, gathering global industry leaders, logistics experts,...

Big boost for Zambia Lobito Rail project as AFC signs concession agreements

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia for the financing,...

Africa’s largest methanol plant gets AFC support

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is arranging a project development facility to support Africa’s largest methanol plant, with the aim...

Uganda signs contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi for new railway project

In a significant move to enhance regional trade, the Ugandan government has signed a contract with the Turkish construction...

Navigating Climate Action: Impacts of shipping carbon tax on African economies

As global attention intensifies on the shipping industry's role in addressing climate change, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has...

PHARMA lOGISTICS