ShippingMaersk appoints Roberta Duarte as Chief People Officer

Maersk appoints Roberta Duarte as Chief People Officer

Our Correspondent

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Maersk has appointed former executive Roberta Duarte as Chief People Officer, returning to the company after a decade to join its Executive Leadership...

LogisticsCSafe unveils reusable pharma thermal cover

CSafe unveils reusable pharma thermal cover

Our Correspondent

3 Sept 2026 3:33 PM IST

CSafe’s new reusable thermal cover supports multi-pallet pharmaceutical air freight while reducing packaging waste and disposal costs.

Air CargoEmirates SkyCargo aids African wildlife protection with K9 flight

Emirates SkyCargo aids African wildlife protection with K9 flight

Our Correspondent

3 Sept 2026 1:06 PM IST

Emirates SkyCargo transported two conservation dogs from London to Zimbabwe via Dubai to bolster anti-poaching efforts at Matusadona National Park.

ShippingEgypt, ZC Rubber plan $500mn tire complex

Egypt, ZC Rubber plan $500mn tire complex

Our Correspondent

3 Sept 2026 12:44 PM IST

Egypt and ZC Rubber plan a $500 million tire manufacturing complex in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, with 95% of production targeted for export to global...

Event LogisticsHow Gulf trade nodes meet Africa’s surging signage and LED demand

How Gulf trade nodes meet Africa’s surging signage and LED demand

Titus John

2 Sept 2026 3:59 PM IST

Gulf transshipment hubs and year-round digital sourcing are helping African importers bridge severe supply bottlenecks.

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CSafe unveils reusable pharma thermal cover

CSafe unveils reusable pharma thermal cover

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How humanitarian logistics is keeping medical aid moving into Darfur

SLL moves 165 MT energy cargo to Africa

SLL moves 165 MT energy cargo to Africa

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Emirates SkyCargo aids African wildlife protection with K9 flight

TAAG strike notice withdrawn as talks with workers continue

TAAG strike notice withdrawn as talks with workers continue

Air cargo demand grows 3.9% in July

Air cargo demand grows 3.9% in July

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Zambia Airways appoints Aman Wole Gurmu as CEO

Zambia Airways appoints Aman Wole Gurmu as CEO

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

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

Maersk unveils Tangier-Casablanca rail link to ease port congestion

Maersk unveils Tangier-Casablanca rail link to ease port...

First eight Wabtec locomotives arrive at Port of Durban

First eight Wabtec locomotives arrive at Port of Durban

Botswana, Namibia advance Trans Kalahari Railway with bilateral talks

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AfDB approves €205mn for Morocco rail upgrade

AfDB approves €205mn for Morocco rail upgrade

TECHNOLOGY

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How Gulf trade nodes meet Africa’s surging signage and LED...

Damietta Furniture City inspected to drive regional exports

Damietta Furniture City inspected to drive regional exports

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...

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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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CSafe launches mobile platform

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