ShippingHapag-Lloyd’s costs jump up to $50 mn weekly due to Gulf conflict

Hapag-Lloyd’s costs jump up to $50 mn weekly due to Gulf conflict

Libin Chacko Kurian

20 March 2026 12:10 PM IST

Beyond costs, the operational disruption is equally serious, with six Hapag-Lloyd vessels and crew stuck in the Persian Gulf and one ship already hit.

Air CargoScan Global Logistics transports 47 tonne pharma aid to Lagos

Scan Global Logistics transports 47 tonne pharma aid to Lagos

Our Correspondent

20 March 2026 10:00 AM IST

A 47-tonne shipment of 330 pharma pallets was stored under GDP-compliant conditions before being airlifted via dedicated charter to Nigeria.

E-commerceGhana launches digital platform to regulate the courier sector

Ghana launches digital platform to regulate the courier sector

Our Correspondent

19 March 2026 8:00 AM IST

The West African country rolls out a digital system to register courier firms and riders, with nationwide compliance enforcement from April 1, 2026.

Air CargoAirCairo strengthens Aeroprime partnership with cargo role

AirCairo strengthens Aeroprime partnership with cargo role

Our Correspondent

18 March 2026 8:01 PM IST

Aeroprime takes charge of cargo business in India and UAE as AirCairo looks to grow trade flows

LogisticsALP REIT lists on Nairobi exchange, raising $34.55 million

ALP REIT lists on Nairobi exchange, raising $34.55 million

Our Correspondent

18 March 2026 6:46 PM IST

Investor demand drives a strong debut as a new USD-denominated trust targets logistics and warehousing expansion in Kenya.

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ALP REIT lists on Nairobi exchange, raising $34.55 million

ALP REIT lists on Nairobi exchange, raising $34.55 million

DP World posts $24.4 billion revenue and $6.4 billion EBITDA in 2025

DP World posts $24.4 billion revenue and $6.4 billion EBITDA in 2025

HUA RUI LONG completes special Suez Canal transit

HUA RUI LONG completes special Suez Canal transit

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Air cargo outlook uncertain as Middle East tensions escalate

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Jumia Group narrows losses as Q4 revenue surges 34% to $61.4 million

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