ShippingMaersk strengthens leadership across IMEA region

Maersk strengthens leadership across IMEA region

Our Correspondent

23 Jan 2026 5:21 PM IST

Appointment reflects focus on integrated logistics growth spanning India, Middle East and Africa from 2026.

RailwaysFirst electric truck completes Channel Tunnel freight crossing

First electric truck completes Channel Tunnel freight crossing

Our Correspondent

23 Jan 2026 2:56 PM IST

The journey covered a 1,700-kilometre round trip across five countries

ShippingRed Sea impact: Schedule reliability drops to 51.6%

Shipping plans disrupted as Asia–Europe services change course again

Our Correspondent

22 Jan 2026 4:02 PM IST

Sudden route changes raise concerns for shippers over reliability, transit times and planning stability on key trade lanes.

Air CargoCathay Cargo closes 2025 with solid December performance

Cathay Cargo closes 2025 with solid December performance

Our Correspondent

21 Jan 2026 9:30 PM IST

Full-year volumes topped 1.67 million tonnes, supported by year-on-year growth in cargo activity

LogisticsAGL launches WeGoAfrica to support SME logistics across Africa

AGL launches WeGoAfrica to support SME logistics across Africa

Our Correspondent

21 Jan 2026 4:46 PM IST

SMEs account for over 90 per cent of businesses in Africa and play a central role in employment and economic activity

LOGISTICS

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AGL launches WeGoAfrica to support SME logistics across Africa

AGL launches WeGoAfrica to support SME logistics across Africa

AD Ports Group, Nigeria sign MoU to expand ports and logistics

AD Ports Group, Nigeria sign MoU to expand ports and logistics

Nigeria-UAE pact to boost trade, logistics and investment flows

Nigeria-UAE pact to boost trade, logistics and investment flows

FEATURED VIDEOS

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Auto SCM Summit 2025: Transport of tomorrow: Cost, competence & connectivity

Auto SCM Summit 2025: Transport of tomorrow: Cost, competence &...

Airport cargo hubs of the future: Automation, smart warehousing, and sustainability

Airport cargo hubs of the future: Automation, smart warehousing, and...

Nearshoring & regionalization: Impacts on air freight demand and infrastructure

Nearshoring & regionalization: Impacts on air freight demand and...

SHIPPING

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AIR CARGO

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Cathay Cargo closes 2025 with solid December performance

Cathay Cargo closes 2025 with solid December performance

Exports and e-commerce lift LGG to second-strongest cargo year

Exports and e-commerce lift LGG to second-strongest cargo year

Absolom Ngari, Head of Cargo Commercial and Global Sales, Kenya Airways

Absolom Ngari replaces Peter Musola as Head Cargo Commercial at KQ

Aviation

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Ethiopian Airlines launches construction of Bishoftu Airport

Ethiopian Airlines launches construction of Bishoftu Airport

Qatar Airways appoints Hamad Al-Khater as new group CEO

Qatar Airways appoints Hamad Al-Khater as new group CEO

Emirates, ENOC ink deal to boost sustainable aviation fuel

Emirates, ENOC ink deal to boost sustainable aviation fuel

CARGO DRONES

Barq Group, Elroy Air plan $200mn Chaparral cargo aircraft JV

Barq Group, Elroy Air plan $200mn Chaparral cargo aircraft...

Africa CDC, Zipline sign MoU to boost epidemic preparedness in Africa

Africa CDC, Zipline sign MoU to boost epidemic preparedness...

Aviation Sans Frontières, Windracers launch drone aid partnership

Aviation Sans Frontières, Windracers launch drone aid...

Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

RAILWAYS

First electric truck completes Channel Tunnel freight crossing

First electric truck completes Channel Tunnel freight...

AFC to act as co-financial adviser for Angolas Lobito Atlantic Railway

AFC to act as co-financial adviser for Angola's Lobito...

DFC signs loan for Lobito Atlantic Railway to boost Angola trade

DFC signs loan for Lobito Atlantic Railway to boost Angola...

Ethiopia, Nigeria bet on rail-moved LNG to reshape Africa’s energy map

Ethiopia, Nigeria bet on rail-moved LNG to reshape Africa’s...

TECHNOLOGY

UN treaty on negotiable cargo documents aims to simplify global trade

UN treaty on negotiable cargo documents aims to simplify...

Logistaas partners with Trade Tech to automate global customs filings

Logistaas partners with Trade Tech to automate global...

FedEx launches global AI education programme for its workforce

FedEx launches global AI education programme for its...

Electric freight in emerging markets: Africa’s road to scale

Electric freight in emerging markets: Africa’s road to scale

E-COMMERCE

Egypt-South Korea pact targets customs digitisation and logistics flow

Egypt-South Korea pact targets customs digitisation and...

How Gigmile’s new funding strengthen asset-backed last-mile logistics?

How Gigmile’s new funding strengthen asset-backed last-mile...

Blu EV & VOO formalise partnership to advance green mobility in Egypt

Blu EV & VOO formalise partnership to advance green mobility...

Cracking the first mile: How Africa is reinventing e-commerce

Cracking the first mile: How Africa is reinventing...

SUPPLY CHAIN

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Egypts plastic exports surge, driving higher logistics throughput

Egypt's plastic exports surge, driving higher logistics throughput

Egypt, Sudan ink resource-for-expertise industrial integration pact

Egypt, Sudan ink resource-for-expertise industrial integration pact

RITES & Botswana tie up to boost womens roles in supply chain systems

RITES & Botswana tie up to boost women's roles in supply chain systems

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