Logistics Update Africa

Global airlines are heading for a loss exceeding US$11 billion in 2025, due to widespread supply chain disruptions that are delaying new aircraft deliveries and grounding existing fleets. According to …

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has extended its strategic partnership with Nike, expanding the use of ONE’s sustainable shipping solution, ONE LEAF+. The initiative strengthens both companies’ commitment to reducing carbon …

DHL Group today (Oct 15, 2025) announced a €300+ million planned investment in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a multi-year initiative that will be deployed across DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and …

Astral Aviation has appointed Darryl Judd as Executive Director and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer (CSTO), a move aimed at strengthening the airline’s presence and operations in Africa. Judd will …

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has demonstrated that high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments can successfully travel by sea, offering a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to air freight. The project, in collaboration with …

Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has expanded its freighter fleet by adding its ninth Boeing 777 Freighter and plans to induct three more by mid-2026. The …

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations announced the election of a new leadership team during its 2025 Electoral General Meeting held on 10 October 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The …

India’s domestic pharma supply chain is vast yet fragmented—spanning thousands of distributors, millions of pharmacies, and billions of medicine units every year. In this panel from Global Pharma Logistics Summit …

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has welcomed the ambitious $2.9 billion Port of Gauteng project, calling it a pivotal opportunity to tackle the systemic inefficiencies in South Africa’s logistics network, …

Africa is experiencing a new gold rush, driven not by gold itself but by critical and battery minerals, according to research and advisory firm Moore Global. Investors are increasingly targeting …

Deutsche Post has joined postal companies worldwide to support the creation of a new emoji recognising delivery workers, a profession that touches the lives of millions every day. The initiative, …

Maersk and CATL have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance decarbonisation across global supply chains and strengthen CATL’s international logistics. The agreement makes Maersk CATL’s preferred global …

Inversion, a aerospace and defence technology company, has unveiled Arc, its first space-based delivery vehicle capable of transporting cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour. The vehicle promises to …

Tanzania’s aviation industry has emerged as a key driver of economic growth and regional integration in Africa, contributing $3.8 billion to the country’s economy and supporting over 710,000 jobs, according …

When Air Cargo Americas 2025 opens in Miami, it will mark a new chapter for one of the region’s key industry gatherings. Now organised for the first time by Messe …

FlowerWatch has appointed Elizabeth Kimani as the new General Manager of its Kenyan offices, bringing over 20 years of experience in floriculture to the role. Kimani has held leadership positions …

The Head of Egyptian Commercial Service, Dr Abdel Aziz El-Sherif, met with Saint-Gobain Egypt Chairman Ahmed Wafik in Cairo on October 7, 2025, to discuss the company’s investment projects in …

Egypt’s Investment Minister Hassan El-Khatib met Bahaa El-Ghannam, CEO of Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development, on October 7, 2025, in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation on securing …

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has brought together over 1,000 delegates from more than 100 countries at the 2025 FIATA World Congress to discuss green and resilient …

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) has announced its support for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project in Nigeria through USD 466 million in Islamic …

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has expanded its presence in Africa by opening new operations in Egypt, reinforcing its role in regional trade and connectivity. The global logistics provider has launched …

Ever wondered how products “Proudly Made in India” reach the world? From Levi’s jeans in London to Fuso trucks in Africa, freight forwarders are the invisible backbone making it possible. …

In August 2025, global air cargo demand measured in cargo tonne kilometers grew 4.1 percent compared with the same month last year. International operations performed even stronger with a 5.1 …

Africa’s private sector must take centre stage in the continent’s economic transformation, Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Mambe and African Development Bank (AfDB) President Sidi Ould Tah urged on Monday, describing …

Astral Aviation has launched its inaugural freighter service between Haikou, China, and Johannesburg, South Africa, marking a major milestone in the growing trade relationship between the two regions. Operated with …

Global air cargo demand growth slowed to +3% year-on-year, in line with capacity growth, in September, at what would traditionally be seen as the commencement of the peak season. This …

South Africa’s logistics sector is poised for a major transformation with the announcement of the Port of Gauteng White Paper, outlining a R50 billion inland port designed to modernize freight …

Dubai-based cargo airline SolitAir has completed its first year of operations, rapidly expanding to nearly 30 routes across the Global South, including major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad and …

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has unveiled its first campaign under the airline’s new Beyond Borders brand platform. The campaign brings the airline’s refreshed brand …

DSV Contract Logistics, the warehousing, distribution, and fulfilment services division of DSV, announced the appointment of Maciej Walenda as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 1. Walenda will …

Geopolitics, price pressure, and temperature risks are challenging the pharma supply chain. In this panel, experts discuss achieving demand-supply balance, building resilience, and ensuring GDP compliance. The path to world-class, …

The global healthcare supply chain is being reshaped by a potent mix of trade tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and a strategic push toward production diversification. The is a kind of weaponization …

Singapore and Egypt have agreed to explore a free trade agreement (FTA) as part of a deepening economic partnership, during Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s state visit to Cairo from 19 …

Network Aviation Group has announced it will launch a weekly B747F service to Johannesburg (JNB). In a LinkedIn post, the company said that a weekly B747F service from Liège to …

Founded in Denmark in 1975 as Mahé Freight, Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has grown into one of the world’s leading freight forwarders. With revenues of €2.38 billion in 2024, a …

DP World Egypt and Elsewedy Industrial Development have agreed to invest $29 million in a new cold storage facility in Al Oula Industrial City, 6th of October, signalling a major …

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $10 million trade finance guarantee facility for Exim Bank Tanzania Limited to help unlock and de-risk trade transactions in the country. The …

DP World and Kenya’s Electronic Citizen Solutions (eCitizen) signed an agreement in Nairobi on 22 September 2025 to implement CARGOES Customs, a digital customs platform, through the government’s eCitizen portal. …

Magma Aviation has announced the addition of a new B747 freighter aircraft to its fleet in the final quarter of 2025, highlighting the company’s continued expansion and long-term growth ambitions, …

Africa’s air cargo charter market is evolving with rising demand, sector diversification, and infrastructure growth, reinforcing its role as a vital trade and aid lifeline. Africa's air cargo charter market …

Etihad Cargo has launched SmartTrack, a first-of-its-kind service that allows customers to monitor their shipments in real time. The solution provides live updates on location and conditions, giving shippers greater …

Kenya is making a bold push to reshape its industrial landscape through Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial parks. With projects like the Vipingo Special Economic Zone and Meru Industrial …

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, has announced the acquisition of Freightliner in the United Kingdom. The deal includes Freightliner’s rail and …

In 2025, Kenya finds itself at a defining moment in its economic story, where trade flows, investment inflows, and logistics capacity are intersecting to reshape the country’s position in the …

Africa’s logistics corridors are emerging as dynamic arteries, linking remote production hubs with growing urban markets and fuelling the ambitions of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The promises …

South African transport, heavy lifting and installation specialist Vanguard is rewriting the rulebook on heavy-lift logistics. In an exclusive interview, Director Laura Hodgkinson reveals how their wind blade shunt trailer …

“More than 210 million children are in dire need of aid,” said Jean-Cedric Meeus, Chief of the Global Transport Centre, UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), which is a UN agency …

In a world torn by conflict, climate change, and unprecedented displacement, one thing remains constant: the urgent need for humanitarian aid. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination …

When war fractures daily life, humanitarian logistics becomes the invisible lifeline that determines whether civilians have food, hospitals have electricity, and families can survive another day. Nowhere is this more …

A survey conducted by Ontegos Cloud in August and September among more than 800 freight forwarding and logistics professionals found that while nearly half of respondents expect artificial intelligence (AI) …