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Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd announce gradual return to Suez Canal

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd announce gradual return to Suez Canal

Our Correspondent

4 Feb 2026 6:44 PM IST

The alliance will begin routing vessels through the region starting mid-February, a first since its formation, signaling a cautious return to normal...

Menzies Aviation wins 15-year ground handling licence at BLR Airport

Menzies Aviation wins 15-year ground handling licence at BLR Airport

Our Correspondent

4 Feb 2026 10:45 AM IST

The licence will take effect from 1 April 2026, with operations to begin after regulatory approvals.

Maersk deploys Tangier Maersk, first in new 9000 TEU methanol fleet ops

Maersk deploys Tangier Maersk, first in new 9000 TEU methanol fleet ops

Our Correspondent

4 Feb 2026 10:00 AM IST

The vessels in the series feature dual fuel engines designed to operate on methanol.

Ethiopia and Brazil sign WTO market access protocol in Geneva

Ethiopia and Brazil sign WTO market access protocol in Geneva

Our Correspondent

3 Feb 2026 7:47 PM IST

Agreement marks progress in Ethiopia’s WTO accession, covering trade in goods and services and strengthening bilateral ties

Rerouting via Cape of Good Hope to continue until mid-2025: Dimerco

Chinese New Year remains value-destructive for freight forwarders

Our Correspondent

3 Feb 2026 6:08 PM IST

Survey of 700 professionals finds internal execution issues drive margin loss during the holiday build-up.

LOGISTICS

Ethiopian Trade Corporation opens cold chain hub in Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Trade Corporation opens cold chain hub in Addis Ababa

The relentless logistical siege of the Sudan humanitarian crisis

The relentless logistical siege of the Sudan humanitarian crisis

Bosta launches automated sorting hub in Cairo City

Bosta launches automated sorting hub in Cairo City

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Flexport founder & CEO Ryan Petersen on Al, tariffs, India & the state of global trade

Flexport founder & CEO Ryan Petersen on Al, tariffs, India & the state...

Auto SCM Summit 2025: Transport of tomorrow: Cost, competence & connectivity

Auto SCM Summit 2025: Transport of tomorrow: Cost, competence &...

Airport cargo hubs of the future: Automation, smart warehousing, and sustainability

Airport cargo hubs of the future: Automation, smart warehousing, and...

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AIR CARGO

Heavy rains force temporary closure of Tetouan Airport in Morocco

Heavy rains force temporary closure of Tetouan Airport in Morocco

CAK approves Celebi Cargo takeover of Transglobal Cargo

CAK approves Celebi Cargo takeover of Transglobal Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo expands A321 routes for faster Europe-Africa freight

Lufthansa Cargo expands A321 routes for faster Europe-Africa freight

Aviation

Menzies Aviation wins 15-year ground handling licence at BLR Airport

Menzies Aviation wins 15-year ground handling licence at BLR Airport

The relentless logistical siege of the Sudan humanitarian crisis

The relentless logistical siege of the Sudan humanitarian crisis

Ethiopian Airlines launches construction of Bishoftu Airport

Ethiopian Airlines launches construction of Bishoftu Airport

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...

Aviation Sans Frontières, Windracers launch drone aid partnership

Aviation Sans Frontières, Windracers launch drone aid...

Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

Race for the rails: How billion dollar logistics war is unlocking Africa’s hinterland

Race for the rails: How billion dollar logistics war is...

First electric truck completes Channel Tunnel freight crossing

First electric truck completes Channel Tunnel freight...

AFC to act as co-financial adviser for Angolas Lobito Atlantic Railway

AFC to act as co-financial adviser for Angola's Lobito...

DFC signs loan for Lobito Atlantic Railway to boost Angola trade

DFC signs loan for Lobito Atlantic Railway to boost Angola...

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...

Logistaas partners with Trade Tech to automate global customs filings

Logistaas partners with Trade Tech to automate global...

Egypt-South Korea pact targets customs digitisation and logistics flow

Egypt-South Korea pact targets customs digitisation and...

How Gigmile’s new funding strengthen asset-backed last-mile logistics?

How Gigmile’s new funding strengthen asset-backed last-mile...

Blu EV & VOO formalise partnership to advance green mobility in Egypt

Blu EV & VOO formalise partnership to advance green mobility...

Cracking the first mile: How Africa is reinventing e-commerce

Cracking the first mile: How Africa is reinventing...

SUPPLY CHAIN

ASCON appoints new Chairman of the Advisory Board

ASCON appoints new Chairman of the Advisory Board

Renault Group Morocco strengthens automotive leadership in 2025

Renault Group Morocco strengthens automotive leadership in 2025

Egypts plastic exports surge, driving higher logistics throughput

Egypt's plastic exports surge, driving higher logistics throughput