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Dimerco: AI demand keeps airfreight tight as ocean rates remain firm

Our Correspondent

1 July 2026 7:11 PM IST

Dimerco's July report highlights tight airfreight capacity, firm ocean freight rates, regional congestion and new US import rules shaping global...

LogisticsKersten Drummer joins DoKaSch Temperature Solutions as CCO

Kersten Drummer joins DoKaSch Temperature Solutions as CCO

Our Correspondent

1 July 2026 4:34 PM IST

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Kersten Drummer as CCO and Edwin Visser to a new strategic role.

ShippingCongo Terminal advances East Mole expansion

Congo Terminal advances East Mole expansion

Our Correspondent

30 Jun 2026 2:00 PM IST

The completion of 558 steel piles marks a major step in Congo Terminal's East Mole expansion, with the new quay scheduled for delivery in 2027.

TradeCapacity programme boosts traders at Elegu

Capacity programme boosts traders at Elegu

Our Correspondent

30 Jun 2026 12:45 PM IST

More than 600 cross-border traders at Elegu are receiving training to strengthen business skills, boost compliance, and improve regional trade.

ShippingCMA CGM, ASYAD partner to strengthen Omans maritime logistics

CMA CGM, ASYAD partner to strengthen Oman's maritime logistics

Our Correspondent

30 Jun 2026 12:42 PM IST

The agreement will see the two groups develop and operate a multipurpose logistics terminal in Sohar to support regional trade corridors.

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Kersten Drummer joins DoKaSch Temperature Solutions as CCO

Kersten Drummer joins DoKaSch Temperature Solutions as CCO

Uganda boosts regional Ebola logistics

Uganda boosts regional Ebola logistics

Renault India ships first Duster export batch to South Africa

Renault India ships first Duster export batch to South Africa

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WFP airlifts 520 tonnes of Ebola aid to DRC

WFP airlifts 520 tonnes of Ebola aid to DRC

Saudia Cargo taps AI to speed up cargo quotations

Saudia Cargo taps AI to speed up cargo quotations

DXBH sends 76 tonnes of aid for DRC Ebola response

DXBH sends 76 tonnes of aid for DRC Ebola response

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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

Kenya moves closer to new SGR construction

Kenya moves closer to new SGR construction

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...

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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