ShippingIgnazio Messina adds Red Sea Express Line service

Ignazio Messina adds Red Sea Express Line service

Our Correspondent

5 Aug 2026 8:21 PM IST

The service will connect Nhava Sheva, Sohar and Jeddah with a 20-day frequency, with its inaugural sailing scheduled for August 27.

PeopleEx-Ethiopian Airlines boss appointed as CEO & MD for Air India

Ex-Ethiopian Airlines boss appointed as CEO & MD for Air India

Our Correspondent

5 Aug 2026 7:35 PM IST

Tewolde Gebremariam is recognised as one of the most successful aviation chief executives. During his tenure as CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, he...

Air CargoDHL Q2 revenue rises 13%, EBIT jumps 30%

DHL Q2 revenue rises 13%, EBIT jumps 30%

Our Correspondent

5 Aug 2026 5:45 PM IST

Revenue growth was driven by higher transported shipment weight at DHL Express, capacity constraints in the international air freight market, and the...

ShippingHapag-Lloyd eyes expanded services in East Africa through Mombasa

Hapag-Lloyd eyes expanded services in East Africa through Mombasa

Our Correspondent

5 Aug 2026 4:36 PM IST

The German maritime transport company is looking to expand its East Africa operations as Kenya Ports Authority invests in Mombasa and Lamu capacity,...

ShippingHMM expands Africa network with GIA service

HMM expands Africa network with GIA service

Our Correspondent

5 Aug 2026 3:04 PM IST

HMM will launch its new Gulf–India–East Africa (GIA) service in September, connecting Nhava Sheva and Mundra with key East African gateways Mombasa...

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AGL Madagascar completes heavy modular transport operation

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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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Ex-Ethiopian Airlines boss appointed as CEO & MD for Air India

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DHL Q2 revenue rises 13%, EBIT jumps 30%

DHL Q2 revenue rises 13%, EBIT jumps 30%

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Emirates SkyCargo backs Africa conservation, grows UK exports

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Kenya appoints Dar Al-Handasah for JKIA modernisation oversight

Kenya appoints Dar Al-Handasah for JKIA modernisation oversight

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

CARGO DRONES

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

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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

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RAILWAYS

First eight Wabtec locomotives arrive at Port of Durban

First eight Wabtec locomotives arrive at Port of Durban

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AfDB approves €205mn for Morocco rail upgrade

AfDB approves €205mn for Morocco rail upgrade

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

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KRA launches new digital ACD cargo system for Kenya ports

KRA launches new digital ACD cargo system for Kenya ports

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

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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

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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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