14.6 C
London
Saturday, August 22, 2026

News

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...

COVID-19 vaccine: DHL study shows how public and private sector can partner in delivery

Global delivery of 10 billion doses of serum needs scaled-up medical supply chains; White paper identifies critical challenges in COVID-19 vaccine...

World Courier to Launch New Site in Kenya

Africa’s pharmaceutical industry has grown significantly in recent years, with the opportunity for public-private health partnerships on the rise. Due...

EAC rolls out Regional Electronic Cargo and Driver Tracking System(RECDTS)

The East Africa Community (EAC) Secretariat and its Partner States today held a virtual roll out event to mark...

Kenya Bankers Association’s holds 9th Annual Banking Research Conference

The Kenya Bankers Association's 9th Annual Banking Research Conference kicked off today with papers that shared a wide range...

Petroci Holding, Sahara Energy partner in huge LPG project in Ivory Coast

Plans are under to construct one of the largest LPG in Africa following a joint venture agreement in Ivory...

Kenyan tea producer KTDA turns to Japanese green tea production

Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) is planning produce Japanese green tea  to raise farmer's income and also diversify. KTDA Management...

The time to prepare for Covid-19 vaccine transport is now-IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness...

Continental Re announces 100% ownership of Botswana subsidiary

Continental Reinsurance Plc is pleased to announce a change in the ownership structure of Continental Reinsurance Ltd (Botswana). After its...

Industry raises concerns on shrinking market due to unpredictable tax measures

Manufacturers have raised concerns on shrinking market share due to, among others, unpredictable tax measures making industry uncompetitive, and...

KAM, UNIDO launch Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) Index

Kenya has ranked position 115 out of 152 in the Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) Index Report, 2020. Competitive Industrial...

Equity’s James Mwangi scoops Oslo Business for Peace award

Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc and Executive Chairman Equity Group Foundation was today...

Africa CDC goes digital to boost emergency responses

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the International Health Regulations (IHR) Strengthening...

PHARMA lOGISTICS