ShippingAlexandria Port hosts Russian delegation to boost maritime cooperation

Alexandria Port hosts Russian delegation to boost maritime cooperation

Our Correspondent

3 May 2026 9:00 AM IST

Officials reviewed expansion plans to boost capacity and integrate Alexandria Port with road, rail and river corridors to improve cargo flow...

TradeEgypt, Japan deepen industrial cooperation across key sectors

Egypt, Japan deepen industrial cooperation across key sectors

Our Correspondent

2 May 2026 5:45 PM IST

Cairo seeks Japanese expertise to localise technology, boost manufacturing and scale exports across autos, pharma and electronics sectors.

TradeEgypt, the Czech Republic explore tech and investment cooperation ties

Egypt, the Czech Republic explore tech and investment cooperation ties

Our Correspondent

2 May 2026 4:21 PM IST

Talks in Cairo focus on technology transfer, local manufacturing, and attracting Czech investment to strengthen industrial growth and supply chains.

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US-bound ocean freight rates surge as Europe lanes lose momentum

Our Correspondent

2 May 2026 3:24 PM IST

Xeneta data shows rising demand driving up US spot rates, while weaker cargo flows and excess capacity push down prices on key Europe-bound trades.

LogisticsDHL Group reports resilient Q1 2026 profit

DHL Group reports resilient Q1 2026 profit

Our Correspondent

2 May 2026 10:39 AM IST

DHL Group reported Q1 2026 performance, with decent profits, improved margins, and smooth cash flow despite global disruptions, supported by multiple...

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DHL Group reports resilient Q1 2026 profit

DHL Group reports resilient Q1 2026 profit

Swissport grows Africa presence with CV Handling investment

Swissport grows Africa presence with CV Handling investment

Rhenus takes full control of LBH to expand global port network

Rhenus takes full control of LBH to expand global port network

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Global freight markets strained by fuel costs and capacity crunch

Global freight markets strained by fuel costs and capacity crunch

JKIA handles return of rare mountain bongos to Kenya

JKIA handles return of rare mountain bongos to Kenya

Global air cargo demand drops amid Middle East network disruption

Global air cargo demand drops amid Middle East network disruption

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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

KAA convenes a pre-bid session for the redevelopment of Nairobis JKIA

KAA convenes a pre-bid session for the redevelopment of Nairobi's JKIA

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

MV Uhuru vessels move 1,500 tonnes weekly across Lake Victoria

MV Uhuru vessels move 1,500 tonnes weekly across Lake...

Final batch of locomotives arrives in Mozambique

Final batch of locomotives arrives in Mozambique

Kenya revives Voi-Taveta railway line in historic groundbreaking

Kenya revives Voi-Taveta railway line in historic...

Kenya flags off first zero-tariff export consignment to China

Kenya flags off first zero-tariff export consignment to...

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...

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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

Ghana launches digital platform to regulate the courier sector

Ghana launches digital platform to regulate the courier...

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

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

US invests $10mn to strengthen Madagascar’s health supply chain

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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