ShippingRed Sea ports handle 7,000 tonnes of cargo across seven vessels

Red Sea ports handle 7,000 tonnes of cargo across seven vessels

Our Correspondent

3 Jun 2026 7:30 PM IST

Egypt’s Red Sea ports handled 7,000 tonnes of cargo and 483 trucks as seven vessels called at key gateways, including Safaga and Nuweiba.

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MSC Sariska V hit by two projectiles during departure from Iraq

Our Correspondent

3 Jun 2026 7:04 PM IST

The incident occurred on 1 June at Um-Qasr port. All crew members were unharmed, while MSC said the attack poses risks to seafarers and regional...

TradeEgypt allocates EGP 90bn to exports, industry and investment

Egypt allocates EGP 90bn to exports, industry and investment

Our Correspondent

3 Jun 2026 6:54 PM IST

Egypt’s 2026/27 budget sets aside EGP 90 billion to boost exports, industry, tourism and entrepreneurship as it seeks stronger economic growth.

Air CargoQatar Airways Cargo introduces EnergyLift for energy logistics

Qatar Airways Cargo introduces EnergyLift for energy logistics

Our Correspondent

3 Jun 2026 6:24 PM IST

Designed for oil and gas, power, renewable energy and water infrastructure sectors, the product supports rapid movement of critical equipment...

Air CargoKalé and e-Smart Logistics partner to boost air cargo visibility

Kalé and e-Smart Logistics partner to boost air cargo visibility

Our Correspondent

3 Jun 2026 4:55 PM IST

Kalé Logistics Solutions and e-Smart Logistics have formed a strategic partnership to enhance shipment visibility and tracking at the SKU level.

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Lufthansa Cargos conservation flight turns into rescue story

Lufthansa Cargo's conservation flight turns into rescue story

Kenya reopens historic rail route for freight transport

Kenya reopens historic rail route for freight transport

Kazakhstan and Kenya explore new Africa-Asia logistics corridor

Kazakhstan and Kenya explore new Africa-Asia logistics corridor

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Qatar Airways Cargo introduces EnergyLift for energy logistics

Qatar Airways Cargo introduces EnergyLift for energy logistics

Kalé and e-Smart Logistics partner to boost air cargo visibility

Kalé and e-Smart Logistics partner to boost air cargo visibility

UNICEF sends 100 tonnes of aid to the DRC

UNICEF sends 100 tonnes of aid to the DRC

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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

Kenya reopens historic rail route for freight transport

Kenya reopens historic rail route for freight transport

Kenya Railways issues new freight tariff notice

Kenya Railways issues new freight tariff notice

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...

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...

E-COMMERCE

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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AGL and Czarnikow launch supply chain alliance Africa

AGL and Czarnikow launch supply chain alliance Africa

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

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