Logistics Update Africa

CMA CGM is set to expand and modernise the container terminal at the Port of Beirut, nearly doubling its footprint and more than doubling its annual handling capacity as part …

Conakry Terminal has appointed Edouard Leno as its new Managing Director, as the Guinean port operator enters a new phase focused on growth, operational performance and transformation. Leno brings international …

flydubai announced today the launch of its dedicated freighter operations, marking a significant milestone in the carrier's diversification strategy and reinforcing Dubai's position as a global logistics and trade hub. …

DP World and GulfCap Africa have signed a Shareholders Agreement to advance the development of the Mombasa Industrial Park in Kenya, with the agreement signed in Nairobi in the presence …

In a landmark step towards expanding West Africa’s maritime footprint, global port operator APM Terminals has formalised its commitment to Nigeria’s port infrastructure through the signing of a Memorandum of …

Asia-Europe container freight rates are declining as congestion at Asian ports prompts carriers to shift more services back towards the Suez Canal, according to Sogese’s September Europe Container Market Update. …

In this interview from the ACFI World Conclave 2026, Libin Chacko Kurian of the STAT Publishing Group speaks with Kiran Jain, Chief Operating Officer of Noida International Airport. Following the …

Grimaldi Group’s G5-class vessels are supporting the transportation of oversized power equipment from Asia to West Africa, with a 197-metric-tonne transformer shipped from Taicang, China, to Lagos, Nigeria, aboard the …

SolitAir has launched freight services to Ghana via Accra International Airport (ACC), expanding its African network to 21 destinations across 17 countries. The UAE-based B2B airport-to-airport express middle-mile cargo airline …

At ACFI World Conclave 2026, The STAT Trade Times spoke with Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Founder of SkyDrive, about the company’s plans for advanced air mobility in India. In this conversation with …

Kenya has welcomed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028, following its signing into law by US President Donald Trump. The Kenyan government …

A.P. Moller - Maersk has appointed Roberta Duarte as Chief People Officer, with effect from 1 November 2026. Duarte, who previously spent 10 years with Maersk, will rejoin the company’s …

CSafe has launched Silverskin RE PMC, a reusable thermal cover designed to protect multi-pallet air freight shipments of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and life sciences products. The PMC-sized cover features six-layer compressible …

Vega and Kuda, two specialist Belgian Malinois conservation dogs, have safely arrived and acclimatised to their new operational environment at Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe. Transported from London to Harare …

China is reshaping the global EV landscape, producing around 16 million electric vehicles in 2025 — nearly 75% of global production — while exports doubled to a record 2.5 million …

Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade and the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) have witnessed the signing of a letter of intent with China’s Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) …

TAAG Angola Airlines will continue normal operations after the union structure that had announced a strike for September 1 withdrew its strike notice following meetings with management. The airline said …

Across Africa’s rapidly expanding urban centres, commercial visual communications, digital printing, and outdoor advertising are undergoing an unprecedented structural transformation. Driven by widespread urban infrastructure rollouts, retail modernisation, and telecom …

SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated next-generation B2B, airport-to-airport express middle-mile cargo airline, has announced the expansion of its African freighter network with the addition of two key destinations: Port Harcourt, Nigeria …

Global air cargo demand increased 3.9% year-on-year in July 2026, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), total demand …

Customs administrations from Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have agreed on a joint roadmap to interlink their systems and enable trade information to move ahead of cargo, in …

My Freighter Airlines has opened a General Sales Agent (GSA) tender for Ghana, Uganda and Ethiopia as the carrier continues to expand its international cargo network and strengthen its presence …

DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions, has named its first methanol dual-fuel vessel, DP World London, at a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark, as the company continues to invest in …

At the ACFI World Conclave 2026, Mark Sutch, Head of International Development and Chief Commercial Officer, Cargo at IndiGo, discusses the airline’s growing cargo ambitions. Sutch talks about the potential …

DP World’s South Container Terminal (SCT) at Jeddah Islamic Port handled more than 221,200 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July 2026, recording its highest monthly throughput since the company began …

Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), a leading Saudi terminal operator, and global shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group have signed definitive agreements to jointly develop and operate Terminal 4 …

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new freighter service between Chengdu, China and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, creating the first direct all-cargo air link between Chengdu and Africa. The airline announced the …

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is enhancing its newly launched Imara Express (IMX) service with a butterfly network configuration comprising two dedicated loops, IM1 and IM2, strengthening direct connectivity between India …

Ignazio Messina & C. will launch its new West Med Line in September, combining its existing Algeria and Libya services into a single network across the Western Mediterranean. The new …

Gulftainer has received four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) at Khorfakkan Commercial Terminal as part of an investment programme that will add 20 new RTGs to strengthen terminal operations and …

Kenya Airways PLC has delivered a mixed financial performance for the first half of 2026, recording a total revenue increase of 9% to KShs 81.25 billion, alongside a strong 18% …

Maritime operations along Kenya’s expansive coastline are set for a major operational surge as forty-five merchant vessels prepare to berth at the Port of Mombasa and the Port of Lamu …

dnata has transformed its existing cargo control centre into a new Cargo Integrated Command Centre (CICC) in Dubai, integrating advanced technology, operational data and decision-making capabilities to enhance the efficiency …

The Queen of the Skies has landed at Navi Mumbai. Navi Mumbai International Airport has reached another major cargo milestone, welcoming a Boeing 747-400F, operated by National Airlines, on August …

The road into Darfur is measured not only in kilometres, but in permits, border approvals, security assessments, weather conditions and the narrow window in which temperature-sensitive medical supplies can remain …

Ports operated by Egypt’s Red Sea Ports Authority handled 14,000 tonnes of cargo through 14 vessel arrivals and departures on Sunday, August 23, according to a statement reported by the …

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said that Damietta Furniture City represents a major national project and a leading specialised industrial hub, serving as a springboard for Egyptian furniture to access …

SLL Integrated Logistics, in collaboration with Ceekay Shipping, has successfully executed the movement of 165 MT of critical energy project cargo from India to Africa through a dual Boeing 747F …

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V., strengthening its presence at one of Europe’s key container hubs. The …

In a major advancement for maritime trade and regional logistics across East and Central Africa, EDECS Group, a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor across the Middle East and …

To address growing operational bottlenecks and enhance trade flows across North Africa, Maersk has introduced an integrated rail service connecting Tangier and Casablanca. The new intermodal transport solution aims to …

After nearly a decade of negotiations, South Africa has secured improved export conditions for fresh citrus to India, opening new opportunities for the country’s citrus industry. India has approved additional …

Damietta Port handled 30 vessels over the past 24 hours, with 15 general cargo and container ships arriving and 15 departing, while 24 vessels were undergoing loading and unloading operations. …

What happens when retired aircraft parts meet one of football’s most iconic symbols? Emirates Engineering has transformed retired aircraft materials into a striking Arsenal crest, created in just 34 days …

Airbus has unveiled its first A350F test aircraft, registered F-WXLD, sporting a striking “flying parcel” livery ahead of its first flight. But the story behind the design is even more …

The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) has dispatched its 258th “Zad Al-Ezzah – From Egypt to Gaza” humanitarian aid convoy towards the Gaza Strip, carrying more than 70,000 food parcels. The …

Six lions have arrived safely in South Africa following a carefully coordinated international journey from Buenos Aires, Argentina, via Amsterdam to Johannesburg. The complex operation brought together animal welfare specialists, …

COSCO SHIPPING Lines and Diamond Line are upgrading their MWAX (West Africa Express) service with the addition of two vessels, SLS Jade and Limarko Breeze, according to a social media …

COSCO SHIPPING has completed a complex project logistics operation in Ushuaia, Argentina, transporting equipment and materials for a 100 MW gas-turbine power plant to one of the world’s southernmost ports. …

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Vidya Veettil as Head of Roadfreight – GCC & Egypt, where she will lead the company’s roadfreight strategy and business development across the region. Vidya …