Logistics Update Africa

DHL Supply Chain has appointed Orkun Saruhanoglu as the newly created Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), signaling the company’s intensified focus on the region. …

Xeneta AS has announced the acquisition of maritime and supply chain data company eeSea, strengthening its ability to provide shippers worldwide with better visibility and control over containerised freight. The …

CEVA Logistics has transported five XG130 dump trucks weighing a combined 235 tonnes for a mining industry customer from Durban, South Africa, to Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo …

Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company (SATS SA), a subsidiary of SATS, to enhance cargo handling operations …

Envirotainer, a leading provider of secure cold chain solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, has announced a strategic investment in Swiss Airtainer, a pioneer in lightweight container technology, according to an official …

Saudia Cargo has expanded its fleet capabilities with the addition of two Airbus A330-300P2F freighters under a wet lease agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings, a global aviation services provider. The …

Ethiopia has launched its $10 billion Bishoftu International Airport project, with the African Development Bank as the initial mandated lead arranger, global coordinator, and book runner to mobilise nearly $8 …

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its operations with the launch of passenger services to Hangzhou, China. This development brings the carrier’s total …

Earlier this week, a delegation from Etihad Rail and the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) met with Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) officials in Mombasa to discuss strategic cooperation and share best …

The Tanzanian Shipping Company (TASHICO) is exploring a partnership with the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) to expand its fleet, develop shipbuilding capacity, and enhance shipping operations in East Africa. …

Frankfurt Airport recorded a 3.7% increase in cargo volumes in July 2025, handling 179,055 metric tons. The growth reflects stronger demand on intercontinental routes, with East Africa among the regions …

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal held talks in Ankara to explore cooperation in trade, investment, security, the defence industry, and other sectors. …

At the ACFI Annual Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, Joyce Tai, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Partnerships at Freightos, shared her journey from becoming the company’s first Asian employee to …

At the ACFI Annual Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, Glyn Hughes, Director General of TIACA, speaks with Rajarshi Chatterjee, Assistant Editor at STAT Publishing Group, about the newly signed MoU …

At the ACFI Annual Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, P. Balasubramanian, Founder & CEO of Air Cargo Consultancy International Services, joined Libin Chacko Kurian to share his candid views on …

Kale Logistics Solutions has named Rajan Subramanian as its Chief Product and AI Officer to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio. The appointment supports the company’s plan to streamline its …

Maersk has issued a comprehensive global customer advisory highlighting the sweeping trade policy shifts underway in the United States, which are expected to reshape global cargo flows and customs procedures. …

Maersk has upgraded its full-year 2025 financial guidance following a stable second quarter that reflected solid performance across its key business segments. The Danish shipping and logistics group, founded in …

dnata has appointed Alex Doisneau as Regional CEO for Airport Operations in Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & Africa (MEA), including Zanzibar in Tanzania, in a move to strengthen …

The East Africa Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC) has been officially launched in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian attending the event. The launch was …

At the ACFI Annual Conclave in Delhi, Reji John, Editor of STAT Publishing Group, sat down with Yashpal Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director of Skyways Group, to discuss taking the …

Kuehne+Nagel in the United Arab Emirates has received certification from the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), allowing it to store and possess raw pharmaceutical materials at its facility in Dubai South. …

At the ACFI Annual Conclave in Delhi, Sanjiv Edward, President of Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) speaks with Rajarshi Chatterjee, Assistant Editor at STAT Media Group, about India’s ambitious target …

At the ACFI Annual Conclave in Delhi, Rajesh Menon, Regional Head of Cargo – South Asia, Middle East & Africa at Cathay Cargo, speaks with Rajarshi Chatterjee, Assistant Editor at …

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), reported €629 million in revenue for the first half of 2025, marking an 11.1% increase over the same period last …

At least 27 major road and bridge projects across Uganda have been suspended or slowed down due to a government funding shortfall, the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward …

Africa’s air cargo demand increased by 3.9% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This …

The Port of NEOM has successfully completed a pilot trial of a new intra-regional trade corridor connecting key logistics hubs in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, according to a report …

United Parcel Service (UPS), the US-based parcel delivery and supply chain company founded in 1907, reported consolidated revenue of $21.2 billion for Q2 2025. The company recorded an operating profit …

The Logistics Marketplace, a digital platform designed to strengthen health and humanitarian supply chains in Africa and other underserved markets has been officially launched. The platform, conceived by Scott Dubin, …

In the vibrant city of Cape Town, a shipping container has been reborn not to carry cargo, but to carry hope. With golf clubs replacing goods, and young dreams replacing …

Softlink Academy, the training division of Softlink Global, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Globelink WW India to develop a skilled workforce for the logistics industry in India, …

Prithviraj Chug, Chief Executive Officer of Group Concorde, joins Reji John, Editor of STAT Publishing Group, at the ACFI Annual Conclave in Delhi to discuss key air freight trends across …

Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost strategic cooperation and improve connectivity across East and Southern Africa, according to an official release. The …

Big changes are happening in the global shipping world, and Africa may soon feel the effects. According to the August 2025 Asia-Pacific Freight Market Report by Dimerco Express Group, new …

In a decisive move to stabilise the financial standing of its critical freight and logistics utility, the South African government has approved an additional R94.8 billion in guarantees for Transnet. …

In a decisive move to stabilise the financial standing of its critical freight and logistics utility, the South African government has approved an additional R94.8 billion in guarantees for Transnet. …

At the ACFI Annual Conclave in Delhi, Mark Sutch, Head of International Development and Chief Commercial Officer – Cargo at IndiGo, speaks with Reji John, Editor of STAT Publishing Group, …

Hamburg-based global logistics provider Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) has completed the acquisition of South African freight forwarder GAC Laser International Logistics and its affiliated companies, according to an official release …

The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting on Sunday, 27 July 2025, to review the latest developments in national transport, logistics and industrial projects. The review included updates …

In this engaging conversation from Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, Harald Sieke, Head of Aviation Logistics at Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), talks to Libin Chacko …

At air cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, Leo Lebeau, Regional Manager for Northern Germany at TWS, spoke to Libin Chacko Kurian about the ultra-specialised, high-pressure world of first-mile logistics for …

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands has joined forces with FlowerWatch to boost the handling of perishable cargo. Announced on Friday, 25 July 2025, the partnership aims to protect …

Amancio Ortega’s family office, Pontegadea Inversiones, has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in PD Ports from Brookfield Asset Management. PD Ports, a leading UK-based ports and logistics company, recently …

Maastricht Aachen Airport, a strategic sister airport to Amsterdam Schiphol with Schiphol holding a 40% stake, is steadily enhancing its role as a key European cargo hub. At air cargo …

Kuehne+Nagel reported stable operating results for the first half of 2025, navigating various external pressures. The group’s net turnover rose by 8 percent year-on-year to CHF 12.5 billion, increasing to …

Egypt has inaugurated its first dedicated automotive logistics terminal with the launch of the Suez Canal Automotive Terminal (SCAT) in Port Said. Operations began on July 1, 2025, marking a …

At air cargo Europe 2025, John Peyton Burnett, Founder and Managing Director of TAC Index, unpacks with Libin Chacko Kurian how TAC Index has grown into a vital risk management …

Africa’s maritime shipping sector is charting a course toward recovery, with recent figures pointing to a gradual rebound in vessel consumption, import volumes and regional production. A newly released report …

Smart Globe Holdings has entered into a logistics services agreement with COSCO Shipping Africa, formalising a strategic partnership at the company’s developing logistics centre in Zambia. The move signals the …