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The organisation has verified more than 130 attacks on commercial vessels since February, with at least 25 seafarers killed and others missing or...

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The service will connect Maputo with neighbouring markets, including Eswatini, Zimbabwe and South Africa, extending the carrier's regional reach.

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Sascha Geiken previously served as Vice President, Ocean Freight for the Middle East and Africa at DHL Global Forwarding.

Air CargoAfrica-origin air cargo capacity increased 11% year on year in the latest two weeks, while chargeable weight grew 9%. Rates from the region were up 31% over the same period. (Source: WorldACD)

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9 Nov 2026 2:48 PM IST

Air cargo tonnages from Africa grew 10% year on year in October and were up 9% from September. Spot rates from the continent climbed 60% year on year...

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