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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...

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...

Zero Carbon Logistics, SANY Global partner for South Africa’s first electric truck highway

Zero Carbon Logistics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese multinational company SANY as their official technology providers...

MOL acquire 25% stake in Tanzania’s Alistair Group

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd has announced that it has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in Tanzania-based Alistair Group...

TPS Eastern Africa mulls $30-million multi-purpose conference facility

Hospitality leader TPS Eastern Africa, majority-owned by Aga Khan IV, plans to construct a $30-million multi-purpose conference facility in...

Investment in rail is essential for Africa’s socio-economic growth

President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the...

Port of Richard Bay gets 20MW solar PV plant

Amulet Group Consortium has been picked as the preferred bidder to construct and operate a 20MW solar photovoltaics plant...

First trailer in Africa with Thermo King AxlePower system unveiled

Woolworths and DP World launched the first trailer in Africa with Thermo King AxlePower system enabling 100% electric refrigeration and expect...

IATA Launches FueIIS: Advanced Fuel Efficiency Analytics Solution

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution to optimize airline fuel...

The Tire Cologne 2024 kicks off

From 4 to 6 June, THE TIRE COLOGNE 2024 will once again present itself as the indispensable global meeting...

Danfoss urges Africa to focus on sustainable cold-chain infrastructure

In summary Up to 40% of food is lost between farms and markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, with two-thirds of...

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