LogisticsKalé expands European footprint through Portel acquisition

Kalé expands European footprint through Portel acquisition

Our Correspondent

24 Jun 2026 6:15 PM IST

The deal follows Kalé’s acquisition of AvLog and supports its strategy of building a global compliance-first trade technology platform.

Shipping$125 billion in trade stranded as Hormuz crisis reshapes shipping

$125 billion in trade stranded as Hormuz crisis reshapes shipping

Our Correspondent

24 Jun 2026 5:09 PM IST

Approximately 1,150 cargo-carrying vessels, representing around 29 million gross tonnes remain in the Persian Gulf following the disruption.

Air CargoJoe Joseph to succeed Melanie Kreis as DHL Group CFO

Joe Joseph to succeed Melanie Kreis as DHL Group CFO

Our Correspondent

24 Jun 2026 2:28 PM IST

The leadership transition will take effect in June 2027, with Joseph moving from DHL Express to oversee the Group’s finance function.

Air CargoUPS invests $48 million to expand global cold chain network

UPS invests $48 million to expand global cold chain network

Our Correspondent

23 Jun 2026 11:51 AM IST

The sites are optimised for rapid transfers and short-term storage between air and ground transportation while maintaining required temperature ranges...

Air CargoAI powers faster cargo insurance quotes at Breeze

AI powers faster cargo insurance quotes at Breeze

Our Correspondent

23 Jun 2026 10:07 AM IST

Breeze has launched an AI-powered quoting tool that automates cargo insurance data entry, making coverage faster and easier to secure.

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Kalé expands European footprint through Portel acquisition

Kalé expands European footprint through Portel acquisition

From Durban to Kasumbalesa: The route shaping regional trade

From Durban to Kasumbalesa: The route shaping regional trade

DHL targets €3bn new energy logistics revenue by 2030

DHL targets €3bn new energy logistics revenue by 2030

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Joe Joseph to succeed Melanie Kreis as DHL Group CFO

Joe Joseph to succeed Melanie Kreis as DHL Group CFO

UPS invests $48 million to expand global cold chain network

UPS invests $48 million to expand global cold chain network

AI powers faster cargo insurance quotes at Breeze

AI powers faster cargo insurance quotes at Breeze

Aviation

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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

RSCT strengthens Egypt logistics with first train

RSCT strengthens Egypt logistics with first train

Government of Cameroon, AGL, CAMALCO sign MoU for Kribi rail link

Government of Cameroon, AGL, CAMALCO sign MoU for Kribi rail...

Traxtion secures $86mn to fund R3.4bn rail investment programme

Traxtion secures $86mn to fund R3.4bn rail investment...

Kenya, Uganda railways strengthen Northern Corridor freight links

Kenya, Uganda railways strengthen Northern Corridor freight...

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...

E-COMMERCE

How Africa’s e-commerce boom is rewriting the rules of logistics

How Africa’s e-commerce boom is rewriting the rules of...

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

EU unveils €12bn investment drive in South Africa

AGL and Czarnikow launch supply chain alliance Africa

AGL and Czarnikow launch supply chain alliance Africa

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

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

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