ShippingAfrica’s container shipping: opportunities and obstacles

Africa’s container shipping: opportunities and obstacles

Parijat Sourabh

24 Nov 2024 9:30 AM GMT

As Africa modernises its ports and logistics infrastructure, the continent’s container shipping industry is growing, overcoming challenges to become a...

LogisticsIn search of balance Africas quest to sustain perishable expor

In search of balance: Africa's quest to sustain perishable export

Libin Chacko Kurian

24 Nov 2024 5:45 AM GMT

Kenya, a key player in the global horticultural market, faces an uphill battle this peak season. Limited air cargo capacity and disrupted sea freight...

Air CargoHumanitarian aid continues to be a challenge

Humanitarian aid continues to be a challenge

Jyothi Shankaran

23 Nov 2024 10:30 AM GMT

Even as aid flows to all parts of the world, funding crunch, difficult terrains and accessibility limits efforts.

ShippingEBIT up 600% YoY for major carriers in Q32024

EBIT up 600% YoY for major carriers in Q32024

Our Correspondent

22 Nov 2024 11:57 AM GMT

Of nine reporting carriers, eight reported an EBIT of over $1 billion, of which three reported EBIT of over $2 billion.

AviationKenyan President cancels Adanis 30-year lease proposal for JKIA

Kenyan President cancels Adani's 30-year lease proposal for JKIA

Our Correspondent

21 Nov 2024 3:44 PM GMT

This announcement occurred less than a day after a subsidiary group of the Indian conglomerate faced a criminal indictment by the US Department of...

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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

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In search of balance Africas quest to sustain perishable expor

In search of balance: Africa's quest to sustain perishable export

Rhenus Group launches 28,000 sqm facility in Johannesburg

Rhenus Group launches 28,000 sqm facility in Johannesburg

Kuehne+Nagel acquires 51% majority stake in IMC Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel acquires 51% majority stake in IMC Logistics

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Is your logistics operation ready for the future of pharmaceuticals?

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“Regulatory challenges are sometimes very peculiar to India”

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How far do logistics companies take responsibility for the safety of...

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In search of balance Africas quest to sustain perishable expor

In search of balance: Africa's quest to sustain perishable export

Humanitarian aid continues to be a challenge

Humanitarian aid continues to be a challenge

Hermes SaaS Ecosystem goes live at Cairo International Airport

Hermes SaaS Ecosystem goes live at Cairo International Airport

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Kenyan President cancels Adanis 30-year lease proposal for JKIA

Kenyan President cancels Adani's 30-year lease proposal for JKIA

E-commerce traffic sees Emirates SkyCargo H12024 tonnage increase 16%

E-commerce traffic sees Emirates SkyCargo H12024 tonnage increase 16%

AFRAA, AviAssist Foundation enhance collaboration on aviation safety

AFRAA, AviAssist Foundation enhance collaboration on aviation safety

CARGO DRONES

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...

Ethiopia’s first long-range medical drone network established

Ethiopia’s first long-range medical drone network...

RAILWAYS

Ethiopia launches first rail-based livestock export to Djibouti

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

(L-R) Frank Tayali MP, Minister of Transport for Zambia, Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu, Minister of Transport for Angola and Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of Africa Finance Corporation

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DBSA approves $200 million for the Lobito corridor railway project

DBSA approves $200 million for the Lobito corridor railway...

AD Ports’ Noatum launches rail service in Middle East

AD Ports’ Noatum launches rail service in Middle East

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...

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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

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...

Wasoko, MaxAB complete merger for digital push

Wasoko, MaxAB complete merger for digital push

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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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