Logistics Update Africa

The Port of Mombasa has marked a significant milestone in its ongoing development as a premier regional automotive logistics hub. On Thursday, the MV Grande Egitto, a newly built and …

Egyptian e-commerce logistics startup Turuq Innovations has secured seed investment from Den VC to strengthen its technology infrastructure and expand its fulfilment network. The investment terms have not been disclosed. …

India’s push to reduce its dependence on China for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) took centre stage at the ninth edition of the Global Pharma Logistics Summit (GPLS) 2026, where experts …

Can logistics close the gap between testing, diagnosis and treatment? At the 9th Edition of the Global Pharma Logistics Summit (GPLS) 2026, industry experts explored how reliable logistics, temperature control, …

Can packaging and ULD innovation protect the next generation of medicines? At the 9th Edition of the Global Pharma Logistics Summit (GPLS) 2026, industry experts explored how innovative packaging, Unit …

Global supply chain and logistics leader DP World has officially announced the appointment of two highly distinguished professionals, Mr Amer Abdulrahim Kazim and Ms Iman Al Qasim, to its Board …

South Africa’s national logistics costs are projected to reach R1.156 trillion in 2026, equivalent to 14.6% of GDP, as rising transport expenditure increases the cost of moving goods through the …

Global air cargo demand recorded strong growth in September 2026, rising 7.7% year-on-year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Demand for international air cargo operations …

Spiro, an electric mobility company operating across Africa, has expanded into Ghana with the launch of its Ekon 450 M1 V3 electric motorcycle and battery-swapping solution, targeting commercial riders and …

The Government of Kenya has strongly reaffirmed its strategic commitment to strengthening rail freight transport following the official launch of a dedicated CMA CGM block train service. This newly established …

In the new episode of Leaders Speak, Lata Sharma of STAT Publishing Group speaks with Gaurav Bhatia, who leads global supply chain and operations at Sahajanand Medical Technologies, at the …

Spiro, an electric mobility company operating across Africa, and Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP), a pan-African firm specialising in entrepreneurship development, have launched the Women in E-Mobility programme in Rwanda to …

The Suez Canal Authority has held talks with Greece's ambassador to Cairo to bolster bilateral cooperation, trade, and logistical investments. Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal …

Aktau International Airport is planning a $600 million expansion to strengthen its role in Central Asia’s air cargo and multimodal logistics network. What will this mean for cargo moving between …

Are trade agreements alone enough to help Indian pharma companies compete in global markets, or do regulatory hurdles and logistical challenges continue to limit their potential? The discussion explored how …

ColdMatch Group, a global industrial refrigeration and cold-chain procurement platform, is accelerating its focus on cold storage infrastructure engineered to withstand extreme heat across the Middle East and Africa. The …

SmartKargo has launched four artificial intelligence (AI) applications for airline cargo operations, designed to help carriers increase revenue, reduce costs and manage risks. The applications are available now and can …

A major regional initiative to modernise maritime trade across West and Central Africa has concluded in Accra, Ghana, equipping port, customs, and maritime officials from nine nations with the technical …

Heavy rainfall projected across Kenya between October and December 2026 is prompting regional freight operators and supply chain specialists to brace for logistics bottlenecks along the Northern Corridor. Meteorologists anticipate …

UD Trucks Southern Africa has officially entered the Zambian market through a strategic collaboration with Imperial Motors Zambia, an operating entity of Motus Africa. Announced at an inaugural gathering held …

How can pharmaceutical companies keep medicines moving when geopolitical tensions, rising freight costs and supply disruptions threaten global supply chains? At the ninth edition of the Global Pharma Logistics Summit …

C.H. Robinson has significantly expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities into the highly complex realm of global freight forwarding. By introducing a new fleet of AI agents, the logistics organisation is …

Global air cargo demand rose by 4.4% year-on-year in August 2026, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Against this backdrop, air cargo Europe will …

The maritime industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation, but a critical component of this operational evolution is being left behind, which is the human element. Seafarer training is rapidly …

What happens when a medicine is made from a patient's own cells, and a delay or handling error could put their treatment at risk? At the ninth edition of the …

COSCO SHIPPING has completed logistics operations for the Surkhandarya 1,600MW combined-cycle power plant (CCPP) project in Uzbekistan, transporting more than 170,000 cubic metres of equipment across 409 shipment batches and …

AGL in Sierra Leone has successfully coordinated a major logistics operation to support the construction of a thermal power plant in Sierra Leone, demonstrating its expertise in managing complex and …

Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on October 22 to study the development and operation of an integrated logistics hub in the …

In a significant move to bolster cargo transport across East Africa, Beyond Continents Logistics Limited is set to massively increase its commercial fleet. The regional logistics operator has successfully secured …

In a highly co-ordinated multimodal logistics operation, 34.77 tonnes of humanitarian aid has been successfully delivered from China to Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to assist frontline …

Bulkstream Container Freight Station (CFS), a subsidiary of Bulkstream, is a logistics hub in Nairobi, located next to the Kenya Ports Authority Inland Container Depot (KPA ICD) in Embakasi. The …

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has set a world record by safely operating a 696-wagon empty train on South Africa’s Iron Ore Export Line from Saldanha to the Northern Cape. The …

Boeing has delivered its 200th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), marking a major milestone for one of the world’s best-selling standard-body freighter programmes. In this episode of Business of Cargo, …

Aramex wants to bring Indian manufacturers closer to global consumers. Its recent MoU with GMR Airports supports that ambition. But what could the partnership change for exporters? In this interview …

In this episode of Business of Cargo, we explore Aramex’s new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GMR Airports, covering airports operated by GMR across India. The proposed collaboration will explore …

Transnet Engineering and Wabtec Corporation celebrated a significant milestone by officially signing a long-term Material and Technical Support Agreement at the Koedoespoort Manufacturing Plant in Pretoria. The landmark deal, valued …

Maersk has warned customers across East Africa to prepare for transport and port disruptions through December as forecasts point to above-average rainfall during the October–December 2026 season. In a customer …

Could Kazakhstan become the missing link between China’s railways and Europe’s skies? Aktau International Airport is planning a $600 million expansion featuring a new 10,000-square-metre cargo facility, an MRO centre …

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is strengthening operations at the Port of Mombasa through digital automation, workforce training and international partnerships as cargo volumes continue to grow. The port handled …

The Government of Ghana has announced a major strategic shift to elevate its space science capabilities, a move expected to deliver substantial benefits to the national transport and logistics sector. …

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) will host the Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2026 from October 26–29 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida, with a theme on …

South Africa’s commercial transport and agricultural supply chains are facing a severe and immediate cost shock as wholesale 50ppm (parts per million) diesel surges past R32.00 per litre at the …

Egypt and Tanzania are preparing to strengthen transport and logistics cooperation through a proposed multipurpose terminal at Dar es Salaam Port, a new maritime shipping route and logistics zones in …

The Port of Maputo in Mozambique has launched a US$150 million capital dredging project to deepen and widen its access channel, enabling the port to accommodate larger vessels and handle …

Agility Global has agreed to sell its entire stake in Tristar, a global energy logistics business, to India's Aegis Logistics in a deal that values Tristar at $1.5 billion. The …

Egypt exported 4,333 consignments of food products totalling around 190,000 tonnes between October 3 and 9, according to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) in its weekly report released on …

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Freeport Saldanha have signed a landmark 25-year lease agreement to unlock strategic industrial development opportunities within the Port of Saldanha. The agreement covers approximately …

India’s pharmaceutical industry has built a strong position in APIs and generic medicines. What will it take to move into more complex drug development and become a trusted partner for …

CMA CGM and DSV have signed an agreement under which DSV will use CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon shipping solution to target a reduction of 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over …

DP World and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have signed a term sheet outlining the framework for a proposed automotive logistics and processing facility at Jebel Ali Port in the UAE. …