Air CargoGlobalisation holds firm despite rising geopolitical tensions

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DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows globalisation remains at record levels despite US–China decoupling.

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Our Correspondent

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Digital reforms target cargo clearance efficiency as Customs expands paperless processes and studies port release times.

TradeSUMED pipeline key Gulf crude route amid Strait of Hormuz constraints

SUMED pipeline key Gulf crude route amid Strait of Hormuz constraints

Our Correspondent

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SUMED Chairman Mohamed Abdel Hafez says the pipeline transported 50 million tonnes of crude in 2025, equal to about 365 million barrels.

RailwaysSouth African government takes steps to restore rail freight capacity

South African government takes steps to restore rail freight capacity

Our Correspondent

10 March 2026 5:44 PM IST

The SA government allocates R21.9 billion for Transnet coal and iron ore corridors as reforms aim to revive rail freight operations.

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CARGO DRONES

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

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Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

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RAILWAYS

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South African government takes steps to restore rail freight...

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Egypt’s high-speed rail to carry 13mn tonnes of freight...

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TECHNOLOGY

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IOM, DHL launch digital logistics training academy in Ghana

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Jumia Group narrows losses as Q4 revenue surges 34% to $61.4 million

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ASCON appoints new Chairman of the Advisory Board

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