ShippingContainer freight rates from China down 28%, worst Q1 in twenty years

Container freight rates from China down 28%, worst Q1 in twenty years

Our Correspondent

2 April 2025 1:48 PM IST

"Should volume growth falter & ships return to normal routings in Red Sea area, 2019 levels may soon be within sight."

Air CargoMagma Aviation, Unilode Aviation Solutions sign deal

Magma Aviation, Unilode Aviation Solutions sign deal

Our Correspondent

1 April 2025 6:00 PM IST

Partnership covers Unilode’s digital service, track and trace and oversight for each of Magma Aviation’s 3,500 ULDs.

Air CargoAfrican airlines report 5.7% YoY drop in cargo demand in February

African airlines report 5.7% YoY drop in cargo demand in February

Our Correspondent

1 April 2025 12:51 PM IST

Middle Eastern carriers saw a 11.9% YoY decrease in demand growth, the slowest among the regions.

LogisticsVanguard unveils wind blade shunt trailers to improve port logistics

Vanguard unveils wind blade shunt trailers to improve port logistics

Our Correspondent

31 March 2025 6:41 PM IST

The trailers were commissioned by Vanguard in order to overcome client and industry challenges.

ShippingContainer shipping to see moderate growth in 2025: Dimerco

Container shipping to see moderate growth in 2025: Dimerco

Our Correspondent

31 March 2025 11:30 AM IST

Intra-Asia remains the dominant trade lane, with rising demand from shifting supply chains.

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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

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LOGISTICS

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Magma Aviation, Unilode Aviation Solutions sign deal

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African airlines report 5.7% YoY drop in cargo demand in February

DHL Express flies 17 mountain bongo antelopes to Kenya

DHL Express flies 17 mountain bongo antelopes to Kenya

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Ethiopian Airlines, African Development Bank sign LoI for Abusera Airport

Ethiopian, African Development Bank sign LoI for Abusera Airport

Financial viability to drive advanced air mobility in Africa

Financial viability to drive advanced air mobility in Africa

Kenya Airways appoints new Cargo Director

Kenya Airways appoints new Cargo Director

CARGO DRONES

Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria

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...

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Apian, Zipline to expand NHS drone delivery of medical...

RAILWAYS

Kenya Railways launches reefer wagons to boost perishable exports

Kenya Railways launches reefer wagons to boost perishable...

DP World acquires 47,000 TEUs to boost capacity

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African Development Bank leads $1.2bn loan for Tanzania rail project

African Development Bank leads $1.2bn loan for Tanzania rail...

Zambia Lobito Rail Project receives boost from Bidens visit to Angola

Zambia Lobito Rail Project receives boost from Biden's visit...

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...

African trade boom fueled by technology & trade pacts: DP World

African trade boom fueled by technology & trade pacts: DP...

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Digitalization imperative to accurate timely and compliant...

E-COMMERCE

E-commerce in Africa, unlocking new paths for economic growth

E-commerce in Africa, unlocking new paths for economic...

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...

SUPPLY CHAIN

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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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