ShippingWhat is powering the China-Africa ocean trade lane?

What is powering the China-Africa ocean trade lane?

Rajarshi Chatterjee

24 May 2026 10:15 AM IST

China–Africa trade is being reshaped by new sea routes, zero-tariff policies and logistics investments as carriers adapt to rising cargo demand and...

RailwaysCIM signs contract to modernise Nairobi’s Line 5 railway link

CIM signs contract to modernise Nairobi’s Line 5 railway link

Our Correspondent

23 May 2026 5:04 PM IST

The project, backed by a France-Kenya partnership, includes new tracks, bridge works, level crossing upgrades and local skills development.

LogisticsAfrica Global Logistics plans €1 billion Africa logistics push in 2026

Africa Global Logistics plans €1 billion Africa logistics push in 2026

Our Correspondent

23 May 2026 4:32 PM IST

At Biashara Afrika 2026, Mohamed Diop stressed trade corridors, digital systems and skills, as he and Wamkele Mene signed an MoU to support...

Air CargoKenya signs pact to upgrade Maasai Mara Airport infrastructure

Kenya signs pact to upgrade Maasai Mara Airport infrastructure

Our Correspondent

23 May 2026 3:59 PM IST

The project includes a 1.5-km runway, taxiways, terminal and safety upgrades, with timelines, funding and community safeguards in place.

E-commerceHow Africa’s E-commerce boom is rewriting the rules of logistics

How Africa’s E-commerce boom is rewriting the rules of logistics

Sakshi Basutkar

Nikitha Sebastian

23 May 2026 2:00 PM IST

As online shopping spreads across the continent, logistics networks are evolving through pickup stations, hybrid fulfilment and local innovation.

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Africa Global Logistics plans €1 billion Africa logistics push in 2026

Africa Global Logistics plans €1 billion Africa logistics push in 2026

Jumia opens 10,000 m² logistics hub in Senegal operations

Jumia opens 10,000 m² logistics hub in Senegal operations

DSV opens 30,000 sqm logistics hub at Dubai’s JAFZA zone

DSV opens 30,000 sqm logistics hub at Dubai’s JAFZA zone

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Kenya signs pact to upgrade Maasai Mara Airport infrastructure

Kenya signs pact to upgrade Maasai Mara Airport infrastructure

War, freight, flights and the fight of Kenya’s flower farms

War, freight, flights and the fight of Kenya’s flower farms

Swissport signs deal to acquire Swiftair Maroc, enters cargo market

Swissport signs deal to acquire Swiftair Maroc, enters cargo market

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Astral Aviation launches weekly freighter service to Asmara

Astral Aviation launches weekly freighter service to Asmara

Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO

Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO

Cairo gears up for IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026

Cairo gears up for IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026

CARGO DRONES

Zipline collaborates with Zoetis to deliver veterinary care via drones across Kenya

Zipline collaborates with Zoetis to deliver veterinary care...

Zipline expands funding round to $800M with extra $200M

Zipline expands funding round to $800M with extra $200M

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...

RAILWAYS

CIM signs contract to modernise Nairobi’s Line 5 railway link

CIM signs contract to modernise Nairobi’s Line 5 railway...

Kenya and France sign historic 11-point deal to overhaul infrastructure

Kenya and France sign historic 11-point deal to overhaul...

Kenya calls for joint rail plan to boost East Africa trade

Kenya calls for joint rail plan to boost East Africa trade

MV Uhuru vessels move 1,500 tonnes weekly across Lake Victoria

MV Uhuru vessels move 1,500 tonnes weekly across Lake...

TECHNOLOGY

z.systems raises $1.65 mn seed round to digitise retail in Morocco

z.systems raises $1.65 mn seed round to digitise retail in...

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...

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How Africa’s E-commerce boom is rewriting the rules of logistics

How Africa’s E-commerce boom is rewriting the rules of...

Talabat Egypt opens MENA’s largest distribution centre

Talabat Egypt opens MENA’s largest distribution centre

Lionel Mobi appointed as new CEO to lead Jumia Egypt’s growth

Lionel Mobi appointed as new CEO to lead Jumia Egypt’s...

Jumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

Jumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

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War-driven disruptions threaten global aid supply chains, warns UNICEF

War-driven disruptions threaten global aid supply chains, warns UNICEF

US invests $10mn to strengthen Madagascar’s health supply chain

US invests $10mn to strengthen Madagascar’s health supply chain

Africa’s cold chain gaps persist despite rising investments

Africa’s cold chain gaps persist despite rising investments

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