Latest NewsMultimodal transport in Africa: Integrating road, rail, air, and sea

Multimodal transport in Africa: Integrating road, rail, air, and sea

Nikitha Sebastian

18 March 2025 12:00 PM IST

Africa is a vast and diverse continent, home to 54 countries, over 3,000 languages, and a burgeoning economy. As the continent continues to grow and...

Air CargoEnhance airlines’ access to financing for cargo connectivity: AFRAA

Enhance airlines’ access to financing for cargo connectivity: AFRAA

Our Correspondent

18 March 2025 11:40 AM IST

"It is critical to create cargo connectivity through airlines’ cooperation."

ShippingCMA CGM Iron makes historic call at Khalifa Port

CMA CGM Iron makes historic call at Khalifa Port

Our Correspondent

17 March 2025 11:00 AM IST

First of 12 new dual-fuel methanol vessels to be deployed by CMA CGM this year and in 2026.

LogisticsAfCFTA: Unlocking trade potential and reshaping logistics

AfCFTA: Unlocking trade potential and reshaping logistics

Parijat Sourabh

17 March 2025 10:00 AM IST

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could significantly transform Africa's economic and logistics landscape. The World Bank estimates it...

LogisticsFresh but fragile: African perishables need a logistics fix

Fresh but fragile: African perishables need a logistics fix

Libin Chacko Kurian

16 March 2025 9:00 AM IST

Africa’s perishable exports hold immense global potential, but logistical inefficiencies — from air cargo shortages to cold chain failures — continue...

VISUAL STORIES

ARISE IIP raises $443 million from Afreximbank, AFC

ARISE IIP raises $443 million from Afreximbank, AFC

Easyfresh Netherlands, BlueBox Systems, BlueBoxOcean platform

Easyfresh Netherlands, BlueBox Systems, BlueBoxOcean platform

Brussels Airlines resumes direct flights to Nairobi

Brussels Airlines resumes direct flights to Nairobi

DP World, Mawani team up for $250mn logistics park in Jeddah

DP World, Mawani team up for $250mn logistics park in Jeddah

Menzies, Siginon Aviation obtain CEIV Pharma certification in Nairobi

Menzies, Siginon Aviation obtain CEIV Pharma certification in Nairobi

LOGISTICS

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AfCFTA: Unlocking trade potential and reshaping logistics

AfCFTA: Unlocking trade potential and reshaping logistics

Fresh but fragile: African perishables need a logistics fix

Fresh but fragile: African perishables need a logistics fix

Competition isn’t waiting, neither should Nairobi

Competition isn’t waiting, neither should Nairobi

FEATURED VIDEOS

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Jessie Brar-Patel, Chief Executive Officer, Fresh Flow Logistics

Jessie Brar-Patel, Chief Executive Officer, Fresh Flow Logistics

Gerhard Coetzee, Vice President Cargo – IMEA, Chapman Freeborn

Gerhard Coetzee, Vice President Cargo – IMEA, Chapman Freeborn

Dawit Wubshet, President, Ethiopian Freight Forwarders Association

Dawit Wubshet, President, Ethiopian Freight Forwarders Association

SHIPPING

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LOGISTICS UPDATE AFRICA MAGAZINE

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January - February 2025

January - February 2025

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November - December 2024

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September - October 2024

AIR CARGO

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Enhance airlines’ access to financing for cargo connectivity: AFRAA

Enhance airlines’ access to financing for cargo connectivity: AFRAA

Astral Aviation appoints Network Aviation, HIT Cargo Asia as GSAs

Astral Aviation delivers 32 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Cathay Pacific is one of the leading airlines based in Hong Kong Air Cargo

Cathay Pacific Cargo sees solid growth, driven by global demand...

Aviation

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Kenya Airways appoints new Cargo Director

Kenya Airways appoints new Cargo Director

South African Airways appoints John M. Lamola as Group CEO

South African Airways appoints John M. Lamola as Group CEO

Maureva, AFRAA announce partnership

Maureva, AFRAA announce partnership

CARGO DRONES

Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

Zipline drones deliver vaccines to malaria-prone western Kenya

Zipline drones deliver vaccines to malaria-prone western...

DDC announces multiple agreements for phase 2 at Edmonton Airport

DDC announces multiple agreements for phase 2 at Edmonton...

Apian, Zipline to expand NHS drone delivery of medical supplies

Apian, Zipline to expand NHS drone delivery of medical...

RAILWAYS

DP World acquires 47,000 TEUs to boost capacity

DP World and NSW Ports invest A$400 Million in Sydney's Port...

African Development Bank leads $1.2bn loan for Tanzania rail project

African Development Bank leads $1.2bn loan for Tanzania rail...

Zambia Lobito Rail Project receives boost from Bidens visit to Angola

Zambia Lobito Rail Project receives boost from Biden's visit...

Ethiopia launches first rail-based livestock export to Djibouti

Ethiopia launches first rail-based livestock export to...

TECHNOLOGY

Fabio Brocca appointed as first chief product officer of Xeneta

Fabio Brocca appointed as first chief product officer of...

Jetstream Africa unveils AI-powered cross-border platform Jetvision.ai

Jetstream Africa unveils AI-powered cross-border platform...

African trade boom fueled by technology & trade pacts: DP World

African trade boom fueled by technology & trade pacts: DP...

Digitalization imperative to accurate timely and compliant sustainability reporting: says Raft CGO

Digitalization imperative to accurate timely and compliant...

E-COMMERCE

E-commerce in Africa, unlocking new paths for economic growth

E-commerce in Africa, unlocking new paths for economic...

South African online shoppers ahead of global peers

South African online shoppers ahead of global peers

Jumia choses Agility Logistics Park for e-commerce fulfilment in Ghana

Jumia choses Agility Logistics Park for e-commerce...

TUNL to boost e-com export surge from SA after securing new funding

TUNL to boost e-com export surge from SA after securing new...

SUPPLY CHAIN

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CILTSA, Vaal University of Technology sign MoU

CILTSA, Vaal University of Technology sign MoU

TLcom Capital closes Africa’s largest early-stage VC fund

TLcom Capital closes Africa’s largest early-stage VC fund

Nigeria launches National Single Window to streamline import/export

Nigeria launches National Single Window to streamline import/export

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