ShippingMombasa port welcomes eco-friendly MV Grande Egitto on a maiden voyage

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30 Oct 2026 7:55 PM IST

The newly built MV Grande Egitto has arrived at the Port of Mombasa on its maiden voyage, delivering 1,297 vehicles and highlighting green maritime...

LogisticsTuruq Innovations secures seed funding from Den VC

Turuq Innovations secures seed funding from Den VC

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30 Oct 2026 3:37 PM IST

Egyptian e-commerce logistics startup Turuq Innovations secures seed funding from Den VC to expand its logistics capabilities.

PeopleDP World appoints Amer Kazim and Iman Al Qasim to its board

DP World appoints Amer Kazim and Iman Al Qasim to its board

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30 Oct 2026 11:21 AM IST

DP World has announced the appointment of Amer Abdulrahim Kazim and Iman Al Qasim as Independent Non-Executive Directors, strengthening its...

Air CargoIATA reports a 7.7% rise in global air cargo demand

IATA reports a 7.7% rise in global air cargo demand

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29 Oct 2026 8:31 PM IST

Global air cargo demand rose 7.7% year-on-year in September 2026, supported by stronger trade and manufacturing activity, according to IATA.

LogisticsSouth Africa’s logistics bill to hit R1.156 trillion in 2026

South Africa’s logistics bill to hit R1.156 trillion in 2026

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29 Oct 2026 6:51 PM IST

Its share of GDP would reach the highest level in the report’s 2003–2026 series, compared with the 10–12% range generally recorded between 2009 and...

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DP World appoints Amer Kazim and Iman Al Qasim to its board

DP World appoints Amer Kazim and Iman Al Qasim to its board

South Africa’s logistics bill to hit R1.156 trillion in 2026

South Africa’s logistics bill to hit R1.156 trillion in 2026

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