Logistics Update Africa

Morocco’s watermelon exports have begun to recover after a sharp downturn in 2024, although volumes remain well below record levels, according to data released by EastFruit. In the first 11 …

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has confirmed that it cannot provide technical support or salvage services for the grounded general cargo vessel FENER without a formal request from the ship’s …

Bosta launched the Middle East’s largest automated sorting machine in Cairo, with an investment of over USD 5 million, as the Egyptian logistics company moves to expand parcel capacity and …

The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) on Thursday dispatched more than 6,185 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through its 127th “Zad Al-Izza - From Egypt to Gaza” convoy, …

Northern Morocco’s Tetouan–Sania R’mel Airport has been temporarily closed following heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics said. The closure, effective from Thursday, 29 January 2026, has been introduced …

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening trade, investment and logistics cooperation with India, highlighting the country’s importance as one of Kenya’s largest trading partners and a key player in …

The CMA CGM SEINE, one of the world’s largest container ships, has successfully completed its first transit of the Suez Canal as part of the North Convoy, sailing from Morocco …

Egypt and Bulgaria have discussed a plan to manufacture electric vehicles in Egypt through a partnership between Bulgarian automotive company Sin Cars and a local industrial entity. The discussions were …

Ata Capital has completed the acquisition of Booksite Proprietary through Ata Fund III, marking the fund’s final investment and expanding its presence in South Africa’s logistics and distribution sector. Booksite …

Russia’s logistics company Delo Group is considering establishing a grain transshipment hub in the Sultanate of Oman to supply grain to countries along the east coast of Africa. The company’s …

Mirova has agreed to invest USD 19 million in Cold Solutions Kiambu (SEZ) Limited to support the development of sustainable agri-solar logistics and strengthen energy-efficient cold chain infrastructure in Kenya. …

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Transglobal Cargo Centre Limited by Celebi Cargo GMBH. The regulator said the transaction …

Mirova has agreed to invest USD 19 million in Cold Solutions Kiambu (SEZ) Limited to support the development of sustainable agri-solar logistics and strengthen energy-efficient cold chain infrastructure in Kenya. …

Apart from pyramids and influx of tourists, Egypt stands at a pivotal inflection point in its economic and trade trajectory, driven by a surge of foreign direct investment (FDI) and …

The Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority has held discussions with the Netherlands on expanding cooperation in renewable energy and related logistics, as Egypt positions the zone as a hub for …

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and other port stakeholders, has rolled out a set of joint reforms aimed at decongesting the Port of …

Egypt is moving to deepen automotive localisation as part of a broader strategy to strengthen industrial logistics, expand exports and attract foreign investment, with the government targeting global manufacturers and …

Egypt and Libya have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the oil, gas and mining sectors, signalling closer regional coordination on energy development and infrastructure. The …

Rwanda and Kenya have taken a step to strengthen regional trade cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Kenya Ports Authority liaison office in Kigali. …

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and DHL Global Forwarding have launched a digital training academy in Ghana aimed at building logistics and workplace skills among young Africans, including returning …

South Africa’s apple export volumes are expected to increase by about 5 per cent in the 2026 season, industry group Hortgro has reported, with exports forecast to reach 49.6 million …

Egypt’s Damietta Port has handled the largest general cargo shipment in its history after receiving about 138,200 tonnes of slag from China aboard the dry bulk vessel ZHI DA 88, …

Lufthansa Cargo is set to grow its short- and medium-haul freighter network by adding Rome and Algiers. From February 2026, the airline will operate regular flights from Frankfurt to Rome …

India–Africa trade is expanding, but the real transformation is taking place in how cargo moves between the two regions. While political engagement and trade ambition are strong, logistics realities continue …

DHL Aviation has added two dedicated Boeing 737-400 aircraft to its operations in Lagos as part of its ongoing investment in air cargo capacity across Sub-Saharan Africa. The aircraft was …

The CMA CGM Group has taken delivery of its 400th owned vessel, marking a milestone in its fleet expansion and fleet management strategy. The vessel, named CMA CGM MONTE CRISTO, …

As Valentine’s Day of 2026 approaches, Kenya’s flower export supply chain is once again operating under a familiar paradox. Production outlooks are broadly positive, demand remains resilient across core markets, …

Africa's logistics landscape is experiencing a transformation that few could have predicted a decade ago. Modern warehousing, once considered a luxury reserved for multinational corporations, has become essential infrastructure driving …

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has named Roland Weil Vice President Business Development for its E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Germany. Last year WFS, a SATS company, announced …

Currently, 80% of African freight moves by road, in the mineral-rich Copperbelt, this statistic is not just a number; it is a stranglehold. A single heavy-duty truck carrying 30 tonnes …

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expanded its inland logistics offering across Africa as part of a wider push to strengthen end-to-end connectivity beyond ports. The company is highlighting its intermodal …

Africa’s air cargo market is now balancing high-value, time-critical pharmaceutical shipments with large-scale perishables trade that depends on speed and cost discipline. This convergence is forcing a rethink of how …

A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk), the global integrated logistics company, has named Charles van der Steene as Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa (IMEA), effective 1 January …

The first electric heavy goods vehicle has completed a cross-Channel journey using LeShuttle Freight, marking a step in the use of zero-emission road freight between the UK and continental Europe. …

This edition takes a close look at how Africa’s logistics and trade landscape is evolving under the pressure of shifting supply chains, infrastructure investments and global demand patterns. In our …

French shipping group CMA CGM has reversed its decision to return three of its Asia-Europe container services to the Red Sea route and will instead reroute them around the Cape …

Cathay Cargo posted year-on-year growth in cargo volumes in December 2025 and across the full year, the Cathay Group said in its traffic update. The airline transported 152,175 tonnes of …

Africa Global Logistics has launched WeGoAfrica, a new logistics service aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the continent by addressing long-standing supply chain and market access challenges. …

AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy to explore cooperation across ports, logistics, maritime services and digital trade infrastructure, …

Cargoland by LGG is on track to end the year with its second-strongest cargo performance, reflecting a robust peak season and a solid overall result. The airport handled 1.32 million …

MAG Trade & Investment, a leading Egyptian company operating in trade, investment and logistics services, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burkina Faso’s National Office for Major Projects (BN-GPB) …

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has stressed the need to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between Egypt and Bosnia and Herzegovina, making better use of …

Nigeria has concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates to deepen cooperation across trade, logistics, renewable energy, infrastructure and digital trade, marking a new phase in …

The Port of Maputo recorded its highest ever cargo throughput in 2025, handling 32 million tonnes, according to operational data released by Maputo Port Development Company. The volume represents a …

Maersk has said its MECL service has returned to the trans-Suez route, marking a structural move back to the Suez Canal after a long period of diversion around the Cape …

Kenya Airways has appointed Absolom Ngari as the Head of Cargo Commercial and Global Sales, effective January 5, 2026. He has replaced Peter Musola, who has transitioned from his cargo …

Turkish Airlines has signed a five-year ground handling contract with Vienna Airport, covering passenger care, baggage and aircraft handling, and strengthening their long-standing partnership. The agreement is valid until 2030. …

Turkish Airlines has signed a five-year ground handling contract with Vienna Airport, covering passenger care, baggage and aircraft handling, and strengthening their long-standing partnership. The agreement is valid until 2030. …

Third-party logistics leader CEVA Logistics announced on January 15 the opening of a new warehouse in the Dubai South Free Zone, strategically positioning itself within a critical logistics hub for …

Maastricht Aachen Airport has reported a sharp rise in air freight volumes in 2025, underlining a strategic shift towards cargo operations at the Dutch hub. The airport handled 41,636 tonnes …