HPE Africa continues to expand its portfolio of high-performance machinery with the introduction of the HB640 backhoe loader series from Hyundai Construction Equipment. Designed for demanding applications across construction, agriculture, earthmoving and utilities, the HB640 range combines productivity, versatility and ease of operation. According to Managing Director Ross Collard, theContinue Reading
The United Arab Emirates is increasingly relying on rail freight to maintain the flow of goods as regional disruptions continue to impact maritime operations. Ongoing tensions linked to the Middle East conflict have placed pressure on key ports, including Jebel Ali Port—the largest ocean cargo hub in the Persian Gulf.Continue Reading
Africa’s air cargo sector is gaining momentum, supported by rising demand for perishables, shifting global supply chains, and ongoing efforts to reduce trade barriers. Industry stakeholders remain optimistic, even as structural and geopolitical challenges persist. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African airlines recorded a 6% year-on-year increaseContinue Reading
A purpose-designed transfer chute has significantly improved screening efficiency and overall process stability at an iron ore mine in Sierra Leone. Drawing on its extensive expertise in dry bulk materials handling, Weba Chute Systems successfully addressed persistent transfer point challenges within the mine’s wet processing plant. The operation had beenContinue Reading
Global bauxite shipments climbed 16% year-on-year during the first 11 weeks of 2026, largely fueled by robust demand from China for cargoes originating in Guinea. Guinean supply dominated the market, accounting for 79% of total shipments, while volumes from other regions slipped by 3% compared to the same period lastContinue Reading
