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AFC signs deal with Angola, Zambia to advance Lobito Rail Project
WEB5 hours ago · Listen to this Article. Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia for the financing, construction, ownership and operation of the Zambia Lobito Rail Project. The agreements, which were signed yesterday in a ceremonial signing hosted by …
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WEBTMA appoints former PM of Ethiopia as its new Board Chair. HMM plans $17.6 billion investment for sustainable growth. Astral transports 14 tonnes supplies for MPox response to Congo. Stay up-to-date with the latest logistics news, updates, insights, and trends from Africa. Explore the most recent developments shaping the logistics industry with ...
Ethiopia launches first rail-based livestock export to Djibouti
WEB4 hours ago · With the new launch network, Ethiopia can capitalise on its status as the home to the largest livestock population in Africa. According to a recent report from the World Bank Group, Ethiopia leads Africa in livestock numbers, with 70.3 million cattle, 95.4 million sheep and goats, and 8.1 million camels.
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WEBFreightos acquires Shipsta, expands freight procurement solution. Egypt welcomes Rwanda’s allocation of logistics zone near Tanzania. Stay informed with the latest logistics news, updates, insights, and trends in Africa. Explore developments in transportation, supply chain management, and logistics technology with Logistics Update Africa.
Africa's air cargo industry primed for growth despite all odds
WEBOct 4, 2022 · Global air cargo volumes continue to outperform pre-pandemic levels. African airlines increased capacity by 10.3 percent over June 2021 levels, much greater than the world average, which increased capacity by 6.7 percent over June 2021 levels. Cargo demand for African airlines recorded its fourth consecutive month of …
Logistics Update Africa September - October 2022 Magazine
WEBLogistics Update Africa September-October 2022 Issue. This issue of LUA puts the focus on e-commerce activities in the continent and the Cover Story by Lakshmi asks the question, aided by the entry and consolidation of big retail players, a large number of informal retailers in Africa coming online, digital payments, investments, and more ...
MSC launches Africa Global Logistics
WEBMar 31, 2023 · MSC has reinforced its continuous investment in Africa with the introduction of the brand Africa Global Logistics (AGL). AGL is the new name for the business formerly known as Bolloré Africa Logistics (BAL), says an official release. MSC had acquired BAL in 2022 for a purchase price based on an enterprise value, net of minority interests, of €5.7 billion ($6.3 billion).
The biggest challenge in Africa in terms of air cargo is connectivity
WEBMay 14, 2022 · Africa's air freight market contributes 1.9% of the world's air freight traffic, according to the IATA 2021 statistics. For me, this percentage represents a great opportunity for growth of Swissport in Kenya and beyond. I believe the challenge we are facing in Africa in terms of air freight is connectivity – we must increase intra Africa ...
Logistics Update Africa January - February 2023 Magazine
WEBLogistics Update Africa January - February 2023 Magazine. In the first issue of 2023, Logistics Update Africa’s cover story examines the momentum building up in unlocking the full potential of Africa’s air cargo sector and how air cargo, as a mode of transport, should position itself as a premium mode that offers speed and reliability to ...