Welcome to another issue of Logistics Update Africa! The cover story focuses on how automobile exports in South Africa are on a burgeoning rise thanks to efficient supply chain solutions that the country is adopting. At the same time, demand for pharmaceutical imports into Africa is on a rise from countries in the European Union, [...]
A groundbreaking collaboration between Imperial Logistics company North East Carriers (NEC) and client Lafarge culminated today in the launch of a new “teardrop” trailer that will set new standards for sustainable transportation in Africa. NEC MD Johann Schreuder says the new trailer design – which mimics the perfect aerodynamic lines of a natural teardrop – [...]
DB Schenker Logistics has opened up its own business in Namibia. Over the past five years, the customers relied on the service of partner Desert Logistics. After a successful partnership, it was agreed that DB Schenker would acquire 100 percent ownership of Desert Logistics to further improve service levels and extend the global reach. The [...]
The Executive Committee of the Nairobi-based African Airlines Association (AFRAA) recently approved a new logo for the Association. The new logo will replace the one being used currently which was developed over 40 years ago. The new logo features the map of Africa with the full name of the Association written in English and French [...]
Etihad Airways will add the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to its rapidly growing network in November 2012. The airline will also start flying to the Indian city of Ahmedabad in the same month. The two new cities will expand the airline’s reach to 86 passenger and cargo destinations around the world. The new routes will [...]
Port of Salalah has welcomed executives and representatives from the shipping world’s largest shipping lines and principal customers in the local market to the handling of its 30 millionth TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit) container recently. The distinguishing aspects of Port of Salalah, the second largest port in the region, including its direct connections to [...]