ShippingAfrica’s reefer gap deepens as global disruptions reshape cold chains

Africa’s reefer gap deepens as global disruptions reshape cold chains

Rajarshi Chatterjee

16 April 2026 4:48 PM IST

Reefer shortages from Durban to Mombasa worsen as Middle East conflict reroutes vessels via Cape, adding 10–14 days and reducing equipment...

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MSC ownership transferred to Diego and Alexa Aponte in 2025

Our Correspondent

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MSC transfers ownership to Diego and Alexa Aponte, marking a key shift in family leadership and future stability

LogisticsDHL Freight streamlines road freight products into three tiers

DHL Freight streamlines road freight products into three tiers

Our Correspondent

16 April 2026 4:00 PM IST

Portfolio redesign standardises services across Europe while maintaining existing contracts and operations

ShippingAD Ports explores investment in Romania’s Constanta Port

AD Ports explores investment in Romania’s Constanta Port

Our Correspondent

16 April 2026 2:30 PM IST

The agreement leverages the Black Sea’s largest port to strengthen Middle Corridor trade flows from China to Europe via Central Asia.

E-commerceJumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

Jumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

Our Correspondent

16 April 2026 2:16 PM IST

Jumia scales operations in Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, and Damaturu to enhance last-mile delivery efficiency

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DHL Freight streamlines road freight products into three tiers

DHL Freight streamlines road freight products into three tiers

Egypt targets vaccine exports to 60+ countries by 2030

Egypt targets vaccine exports to 60+ countries by 2030

deugro opens Porto Alegre office to expand Brazil footprint

deugro opens Porto Alegre office to expand Brazil footprint

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KAA convenes a pre-bid session for the redevelopment of Nairobi's JKIA

Dart Global completes 15th US charter amid global uncertainty

Dart Global completes 15th US charter amid global uncertainty

RwandAir Cargo expands network to Dubai, Djibouti

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Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO

Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO

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Cairo gears up for IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026

KAA convenes a pre-bid session for the redevelopment of Nairobis JKIA

KAA convenes a pre-bid session for the redevelopment of Nairobi's JKIA

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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

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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...

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Kenya revives Voi-Taveta railway line in historic groundbreaking

Kenya revives Voi-Taveta railway line in historic...

Kenya flags off first zero-tariff export consignment to China

Kenya flags off first zero-tariff export consignment to...

Kenya Railways to offer same-day parcel delivery service

Kenya Railways to offer same-day parcel delivery service

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cargo-partner boosts COâ‚‚-free rail transport with HHLA Pure

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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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Jumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

Jumia is bridging the logistics gap across Northern Nigeria

Ghana launches digital platform to regulate the courier sector

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Flextock raises $12.6mn to scale commerce in Egypt, Saudi Arabia

Flextock raises $12.6mn to scale commerce in Egypt, Saudi...

Jumia Group narrows losses as Q4 revenue surges 34% to $61.4 million

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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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