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Our Correspondent

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As trade volumes rise across Africa, modern warehousing is emerging as a critical pillar of logistics infrastructure.

Air CargoVeteran cargo leader joins WFS as Frankfurt growth plans gather pace

Veteran cargo leader joins WFS as Frankfurt growth plans gather pace

Our Correspondent

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Roland Weil brings decades of aviation experience to support freight and e-commerce expansion at Germany’s cargo hub

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

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

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This shift from tarmac to track is driven by the need to slash transit times, reduce carbon emissions by 75%, and unlock the continent’s economic...

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MSC expands inland logistics network across key African trade corridors

MSC expands inland logistics network across key African trade...

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AGL launches WeGoAfrica to support SME logistics across Africa

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Qatar Airways appoints Hamad Al-Khater as new group CEO

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Africa CDC, Zipline sign MoU to boost epidemic preparedness in Africa

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Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

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RITES & Botswana tie up to boost women's roles in supply chain systems

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