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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...

South Africa squandering export opportunities-Expert

A South African expert now says that the country is squandering its export opportunities resulting in far-reaching negative consequences. Prof Waldo...

Ethiopia bolsters vaccine supply chain with new manufacturing plant

Construction has started in earnest on a major vaccine manufacturing plant in Ethiopia, which Health Minister, Lia Tadesse says...

AfDB, EU infrastructure deal revitalizes Lobito Corridor

European Commission (EC) and the African Development Bank Group have formalised a new Financial Framework Partnership Agreement to boost...

Rhenus Logistics opens new warehouses in South Africa

Rhenus has opened new warehouses in Pretoria and East London in South Africa as well as modernising and extending...

Magna boosts fleet management with tyre pressure monitoring system

Magna Tyres has announced the launch of Magna TPMS which it says is a revolutionary tyre pressure monitoring system,...

Africa Global Logistics deepens presence in Kenya with Naivasha SEZ

AGL, a prominent player in Africa’s transport and logistics sector, has recently been allocated 20 acres of land at...

UNCTAD raises alarm on global trade disruptions

The UN’s trade and development body, UNCTAD, has raised profound concerns over escalating disruptions to global trade. It says that...

RwandAir Signs IATA Safety Leadership Charter

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that RwandAir has become the latest signatory in Africa to the IATA Safety...

Mineral exports bolsters Port of Maputo cargo volumes

Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has announced its annual results, highlighting significant growth in various metrics, consolidating its position...

DB Schenker, Ford partner to build cutting-edge parts distribution center

Logistics  service provider DB Schenker and automotive manufacturer Ford have partnered to build what they say is a "cutting-edge...

The world’s most powerful passports in 2024

An unprecedented six countries share the top spot with visa-free access to a record-breaking number of destinations on the 2024...

Maersk signs partnership with Kumho Tire on multi-year logistics solutions

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kumho Tire, one of the world's...

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