ShippingBreeze warns Red Sea crisis exposing flaws in cargo war cover

Breeze warns Red Sea crisis exposing flaws in cargo war cover

Our Correspondent

13 May 2026 12:10 PM IST

Breeze has warned that continued disruption across key shipping corridors is increasing risks for cargo owners, freight forwarders, and logistics...

ShippingHapag-Lloyd, Kuehne+Nagel partner on low-carbon shipping

Hapag-Lloyd, Kuehne+Nagel partner on low-carbon shipping

Our Correspondent

12 May 2026 7:53 PM IST

The companies expect the partnership to avoid nearly 2,979 tonnes of COâ‚‚e emissions on a well-to-wake basis in 2026.

FinancialKenya and France sign historic 11-point deal to overhaul infrastructure

Kenya and France sign historic 11-point deal to overhaul infrastructure

Our Correspondent

12 May 2026 4:06 PM IST

Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron finalise major agreements in Nairobi, focusing on rail expansion, port logistics, and green energy to...

Air CargoKenya Airways wins FedEx ground-handling partnership deal

Kenya Airways wins FedEx ground-handling partnership deal

Our Correspondent

12 May 2026 3:43 PM IST

The airline said the agreement reflects growing confidence among international carriers in its operational capabilities and service standards.

Air CargoDHL Express launches heavyweight service for cargo up to 3,000 kg

DHL Express launches heavyweight service for cargo up to 3,000 kg

Our Correspondent

12 May 2026 12:01 PM IST

The service combines express delivery speeds with shipment control, visibility and standardised handling across more than 220 countries and...

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DP World launches war risk cover for Middle East cargo flows

DP World launches war risk cover for Middle East cargo flows

Egypt, AfDB discuss transport expansion in Cairo, New Capital

Egypt, AfDB discuss transport expansion in Cairo, New Capital

WCAworld rolls out GAA NEO to expand global forwarding network

WCAworld rolls out GAA NEO to expand global forwarding network

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Kenya Airways wins FedEx ground-handling partnership deal

Kenya Airways wins FedEx ground-handling partnership deal

DHL Express launches heavyweight service for cargo up to 3,000 kg

DHL Express launches heavyweight service for cargo up to 3,000 kg

Conflict-linked logistics crisis impacts Kenya’s flower trade

Conflict-linked logistics crisis impacts Kenya’s flower trade

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Astral Aviation launches weekly freighter service to Asmara

Astral Aviation launches weekly freighter service to Asmara

Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO

Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO

Cairo gears up for IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026

Cairo gears up for IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026

CARGO DRONES

Zipline collaborates with Zoetis to deliver veterinary care via drones across Kenya

Zipline collaborates with Zoetis to deliver veterinary care...

Zipline expands funding round to $800M with extra $200M

Zipline expands funding round to $800M with extra $200M

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...

RAILWAYS

Kenya and France sign historic 11-point deal to overhaul infrastructure

Kenya and France sign historic 11-point deal to overhaul...

Kenya calls for joint rail plan to boost East Africa trade

Kenya calls for joint rail plan to boost East Africa trade

MV Uhuru vessels move 1,500 tonnes weekly across Lake Victoria

MV Uhuru vessels move 1,500 tonnes weekly across Lake...

Final batch of locomotives arrives in Mozambique

Final batch of locomotives arrives in Mozambique

TECHNOLOGY

z.systems raises $1.65 mn seed round to digitise retail in Morocco

z.systems raises $1.65 mn seed round to digitise retail in...

Egypt, Bulgarian firm discuss plan to manufacture electric vehicles

Egypt, Bulgarian firm discuss plan to manufacture electric...

IOM, DHL launch digital logistics training academy in Ghana

IOM, DHL launch digital logistics training academy in Ghana

UN treaty on negotiable cargo documents aims to simplify global trade

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

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Talabat Egypt opens MENA’s largest distribution centre

Talabat Egypt opens MENA’s largest distribution centre

Lionel Mobi appointed as new CEO to lead Jumia Egypt’s growth

Lionel Mobi appointed as new CEO to lead Jumia Egypt’s...

Jumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

Jumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

Ghana launches digital platform to regulate the courier sector

Ghana launches digital platform to regulate the courier...

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War-driven disruptions threaten global aid supply chains, warns UNICEF

War-driven disruptions threaten global aid supply chains, warns UNICEF

US invests $10mn to strengthen Madagascar’s health supply chain

US invests $10mn to strengthen Madagascar’s health supply chain

Africa’s cold chain gaps persist despite rising investments

Africa’s cold chain gaps persist despite rising investments

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