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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...

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...

DSV acquires Schenker in €14.3 Billion Deal

DSV says says it has signed an agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn in a transaction worth EUR...

naamsa releases august 2024 new vehicle sales statistics

Reflecting on the new vehicle sales statistics naamsa | The Automotive Business Council said that the positive July 2024...

South Africa seeks to bolster logistics investment amid challenges

South Africa remains confident that the implementation of the Freight Logistics Roadmap will enable investment in South Africa’s ports...

GCCA issues call to action on food supply chain resilience and boosting trade in...

African policy leaders must support robust growth in the cold chain for the success of the African Continental Free...

Kenya Airways posts first half-year profit after decade of losses

Kenya Airways PLC has announced a significant milestone in its journey towards profitability, marking the first time the airline...

Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in South Africa’s Airlink

Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink. The announcement is...

Tanzania’s East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center opens in October

The East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center is located in UBUNGO District in Dar es Salaam will be opened...

Bankrupt Kenya’s Mobius Motors gets New lease of life

An unidentified buyer has come to the rescue of Mobius  Motors, a Kenyan car maker that was set for...

Ethiopian Airlines seeks to revolutionize air travel with $6 billion airport

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners), a partner...

boatica Cape Town showcases the thriving South African boatbuilding sector

Cape Town, South Africa, is reaping the rewards of its burgeoning blue economy, a sector that injects billions of...

AfDB boosts Transnet business recovery plan

The African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet, South Africa’s...

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