Air CargoSaudia Cargo signs MoU to expand Madinah cargo operations

Saudia Cargo signs MoU to expand Madinah cargo operations

Our Correspondent

18 May 2026 5:09 PM IST

Saudia Cargo has signed an agreement with Tibah Airports Operation Company to enhance logistics operations and support export growth at Madinah...

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AD Ports awards Congo Terminal contracts worth AED 735 million

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The development aligns with the Republic of the Congo’s national development plans, which aim to diversify the economy beyond hydrocarbons and improve...

ShippingDP World advances $800 Million Tartous port redevelopment in Syria

DP World advances $800 Million Tartous port redevelopment in Syria

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18 May 2026 12:29 PM IST

DP World is speeding up the redevelopment of Port of Tartous with plans to upgrade infrastructure, cargo capacity, and strengthen regional trade...

LogisticsEgypt advances Western Desert Road expansion in Upper Egypt

Egypt advances Western Desert Road expansion in Upper Egypt

Our Correspondent

17 May 2026 9:45 AM IST

Egypt reviews progress on the 1,226-km Western Desert Road project aimed at improving freight movement and supporting regional trade corridors.

TradeEgypt handled 230,000 tonnes of food exports in one week

Egypt handled 230,000 tonnes of food exports in one week

Our Correspondent

16 May 2026 10:30 AM IST

Italy emerged as the top importer as Egypt processed over 3,800 export consignments and 340,000 tonnes of food imports in a week.

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Egypt advances Western Desert Road expansion in Upper Egypt

Egypt advances Western Desert Road expansion in Upper Egypt

DP World, Al Dahra tie up to build GCC agri-logistics network

DP World, Al Dahra tie up to build GCC agri-logistics network

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics reports resilient performance

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics reports resilient performance

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Saudia Cargo signs MoU to expand Madinah cargo operations

Saudia Cargo signs MoU to expand Madinah cargo operations

Riyadh Cargo strengthens its global cargo reach

Riyadh Cargo strengthens its global cargo reach

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Qatar Cargo expands Africa capacity across global network

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Astral Aviation launches weekly freighter service to Asmara

Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO

Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO

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Cairo gears up for IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026

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Zipline collaborates with Zoetis to deliver veterinary care...

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

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

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

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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...

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Final batch of locomotives arrives in Mozambique

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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

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

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Jumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

Ghana launches digital platform to regulate the courier sector

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

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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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