Ongoing and planned port expansions are intensifying competition among operators, each striving to establish their port as the region’s key hub. As East Africa becomes increasingly integrated into global supply chains, the demand for efficient hub ports continues to grow. Tanzania vs. Kenya: The Battle for Dominance Tanzania’s port developmentContinue Reading
A recent Carte Blanche exposé on Transnet and the Port of Cape Town has faced criticism for failing to address key labour issues, despite capturing footage of concerning worker behavior—such as a port employee appearing more focused on a mobile phone than the job at hand and a crane operatorContinue Reading
Meetings Africa commenced on February 24, bringing together industry leaders to discuss strategies for South Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector ahead of the highly anticipated G20 and B20 summits. These events are expected to bring between 50,000 and 60,000 visitors to South Africa throughout the year, withContinue Reading
Air Mauritius has announced the departure of its CEO, Charles Cartier, after less than a year in the role. Cartier stepped down following his non-re-election to the Board of Directors, marking yet another leadership change at the airline in a short period. He had been appointed in March 2024, succeedingContinue Reading
The integration of hydrogen fuel cell technology in freight transport is gaining momentum, with BMW Group spearheading a pilot initiative under the European H2Haul programme. This development is of significant interest to Africa’s cargo and break bulk sectors, as hydrogen-powered trucks could revolutionize logistics by offering a sustainable alternative toContinue Reading
The ongoing dispute surrounding FlySafair’s ownership has brought South Africa’s aviation regulatory framework into the spotlight. A key question emerging from this debate is whether the country’s strict foreign ownership restrictions remain sustainable in an increasingly globalized economy. The Case for Local Ownership Maintaining domestic control over national airlines throughContinue Reading
JSC RIKON was founded in 1991 in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The company provides a full-cycle production including all stages of manufacturing of crago handling equipment, from development of drawings to production of the finished product, including supply of spare parts and service maintenance. Currently RIKON offers two types ofContinue Reading
The anchorage build-up at the Port of Cape Town after almost five days of windbound disruption will only be cleared by 6 March – “weather permitting.” This was revealed by a private-sector organisation that had received correspondence to that effect from Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). In the letter leaked toContinue Reading
Heathrow Airport has announced its largest-ever investment programme to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, a move that could enhance cargo connectivity for African exporters and importers. The expansion, which includes a third runway and upgrades to terminal and airfield capacity, is expected to increase cargo throughput, improve handling efficiency,Continue Reading
Cross-border road freight service provider Pindulo VDM has announced that it has expanded and added a new 2 335-square-metre operational depot with offices and warehousing in Atlantic Hills Business Park on the N7 north of Cape Town. The new facility at 2 Atlantic Drive is strategically located, allowing for fasterContinue Reading
