Logistics Update Africa

Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide and a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, has announced a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo, the logistics and cargo …

CARENA, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and SOFIA, has announced the acquisition of a 12,000-tonne floating dock to expand its ship repair capacity in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The …

AIR ONE International Holdings has received its first Boeing 777 freighter in a handover ceremony at Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington, according to an official release from AIR ONE. The …

Kenya said that it would be ready to begin reciprocal trade negotiations with the United States after Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui met …

DP World and Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement was signed during the …

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced an expanded winter schedule that will significantly increase belly-hold cargo capacity and enhance connectivity across its global network. …

Global food and logistics companies PepsiCo and DP World have inaugurated a $20 million production facility in Lagos, a move expected to strengthen Nigeria’s position as a manufacturing hub in …

DP World has announced strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, reinforcing the resilience of its integrated trade platform in the face of global uncertainty. Revenue …

Abu Dhabi Airports recorded a robust air cargo performance in the first half of 2025, handling a total of 344,795 tonnes across its network from January 1 to June 30. …

Kenya and Japan signed a raft of cooperation agreements at the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama City, Japan, as both countries marked 60 years …

Kenya has launched the Kifaru Exim Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Tatu City, about 20 km north of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The new industrial hub is designed to …

The ninth edition of the Auto SCM Summit, the flagship conference on automotive supply chain and logistics, will take place on December 8, 2025, at The Leela Palace, Chennai. After …

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, …