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Air freight costs climb as capacity constraints reshape global trade routes

Global air freight markets are entering the final quarter of 2026 under mounting cost pressures, with strong demand from Asia, elevated fuel prices and uneven capacity availability reshaping international...

Inside Isuzu’s Plan to Make South Africa the Truck Manufacturing Hub for Africa

Africa’s commercial vehicle market is entering a new phase. Fleet operators are facing rising fuel and operating costs, ageing...

Beyond the Truck: How UD Trucks Is Redefining Fleet Performance in Southern Africa

For Africa's transport operators, the value of a truck extends well beyond its purchase price. Fuel consumption, maintenance requirements,...

UPF Group Expands African Logistics Network with New Rwanda Office

The logistics company has opened a new office in Kigali as it strengthens its presence between East and...

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...

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...

Boeing picks Ethiopia as African headquarter

Boeing has announced that it will establish its new African headquarter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, scheduled to open this...

DRC partners with Alstom, AFC in major rail project

Faced with rapid population growth and inadequate development, DRC is grappling with critical transport infrastructure challenges especially in the...

Boon for South Africa’s logistics sector as new Multimodal Inland Port Association launched

A significant milestone was reached in the South African logistics sector with the recent launch of the Multimodal Inland...

Kenya inks Ksh27b deal to revitalize last mile power connectivity

The French Development Agency(FDA) has partnered with Kenya to connect thousands of households with electricity under the last mile...

Kenya seeks consultant for Lamu Special Economic Zone

The Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia (Lapsset) Corridor Development Authority is looking for a consultant to help in the development of...

Engen, Vivo Energy complete merger creating African energy behemoth

Engen and Vivo Energy are pleased to announce the completion of the transaction to combine their respective businesses, with...

Kenya, US sign huge highway construction deal

Instruction of Kenya’s Nairobi-Mombasa expressway also known as Usahihi Expressway has received financial impetus with the signing of a...

New special economic zone area opened in Durban

The second area of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) adjacent to the King Shaka International Airport has been opened...

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