DronesZiplines 13X growth fuels US expansion, new hires

Zipline's 13X growth fuels US expansion, new hires

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30 July 2026 7:00 PM IST

Drone delivery leader adds Tesla, Waymo, Uber veterans to C-suite as it preps healthcare launch in Cleveland and food delivery in Austin.

TradeIndonesia, Egypt to expand trade and investment ties through Aswan

Indonesia, Egypt to expand trade and investment ties through Aswan

Our Correspondent

30 July 2026 4:45 PM IST

Indonesia and Egypt are exploring opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investment, with Aswan proposed as a potential gateway for Indonesian...

ShippingEgypt’s Sokhna Port Trans Cargo terminal begins commercial operations

Egypt’s Sokhna Port Trans Cargo terminal begins commercial operations

Our Correspondent

30 July 2026 3:08 PM IST

The facility received the Century Eagle from China and Transmar Legacy from Saudi Arabia, as Egypt expands cargo-handling capacity at Sokhna Port.

ShippingTransnet docks 228m tanker at Durban’s Prince Edward Graving Dock

Transnet docks 228m tanker at Durban’s Prince Edward Graving Dock

Our Correspondent

30 July 2026 11:35 AM IST

The docking of the Marshall Islands-flagged Troy marks the first time in more than a decade that a vessel of this size has used the Durban ship repair...

ShippingGT Lines introduces Khorfakkan–Dar es Salaam service in August

GT Lines introduces Khorfakkan–Dar es Salaam service in August

Our Correspondent

29 July 2026 5:48 PM IST

The new Khorfakkan Tanzania Express (KTX) will connect the UAE and Tanzania with a 10-day sailing frequency, strengthening links between East Africa,...

LOGISTICS

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How humanitarian logistics is supporting DRC's Ebola response

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How Hellmann is connecting the dots to power intra-African trade

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The zero-waste architecture: Redefining green logistics in the...

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Etihad expands West Africa reach with AWA

Etihad expands West Africa reach with AWA

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Aviation

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Kenya appoints Dar Al-Handasah for JKIA modernisation oversight

Kenya appoints Dar Al-Handasah for JKIA modernisation oversight

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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

CARGO DRONES

Ziplines 13X growth fuels US expansion, new hires

Zipline's 13X growth fuels US expansion, new hires

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...

RAILWAYS

Botswana, Namibia advance Trans Kalahari Railway with bilateral talks

Botswana, Namibia advance Trans Kalahari Railway with...

AfDB approves €205mn for Morocco rail upgrade

AfDB approves €205mn for Morocco rail upgrade

Ghana finalises rail freight deal to move port cargo and ease roads

Ghana finalises rail freight deal to move port cargo and...

$753mn Lobito Corridor Railway deal reaches financial close

$753mn Lobito Corridor Railway deal reaches financial close

TECHNOLOGY

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KRA launches new digital ACD cargo system for Kenya ports

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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

E-COMMERCE

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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

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EU unveils €12bn investment drive in South Africa

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AGL and Czarnikow launch supply chain alliance Africa

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