The global air cargo sector maintained strong momentum in April 2025, with volumes climbing and capacity reaching record levels—signalling renewed strength across key logistics corridors. While Africa remains a small player in global air cargo, the continent’s performance in April was notable, with demand growing steadily, even as certain tradeContinue Reading
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intervened at the Groblersbrug border post between South Africa and Botswana to ease the prolonged delays affecting transporters of dangerous goods (DG) and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Transporters had raised concerns about excessive wait times at the DG truck park near the border, withContinue Reading
A leading West Australian branch of Ports and Bulk is revolutionising its operations with cutting-edge automation from RCT. RCT was selected to automate a process whereby the wharf crane loads the required product into a ship via a rotating container tipper, ready for transport in a safe, effortless and streamlinedContinue Reading
South African shippers and logistics stakeholders are being urged to prepare for widespread disruption across the country’s freight and cargo movement networks, as the United National Transport Union (Untu) signals the start of protected strike action against Transnet. Heneways, a leading freight forwarding and logistics company, issued a logistics advisoryContinue Reading
As global freight sectors race toward decarbonisation, Africa stands at a critical crossroads. While Europe pushes toward a climate-neutral truck fleet by 2050, similar pressures are mounting across the continent—driven by environmental responsibility, rising fuel costs, and international trade alignment. For stakeholders in Africa’s cargo and dry bulk sectors, theContinue Reading
Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to allocate land for the development of dry ports in both countries, aiming to improve regional trade and logistics. The agreement was reached during bilateral meetings held in Lubumbashi from April 3 to 5, 2025. Under the deal, each countryContinue Reading
SkyJacks has announced a strategic partnership with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR), securing exclusive distribution rights for ALR’s full range of chain hoists, lever hoists, and heavy-duty trolleys across Southern Africa. The agreement, finalized late last year, positions SkyJacks to deliver high-performance lifting solutions to sectors such as mining, construction,Continue Reading
Konecranes has introduced its latest innovation—the Konecranes D-Series electric chain hoist, built to meet the demands of modern industries seeking durable, efficient, and safe lifting solutions. Engineered for reliability, the new hoist series combines robust construction, advanced safety features, and a compact, space-saving design, making it ideal for a wideContinue Reading
South Africa’s largest port operator, Transnet, has taken a major step toward boosting efficiency at its premier bulk handling terminal with a new investment in cutting-edge CleanScrape® belt cleaners from Martin Engineering. Elevating Efficiency at Richards Bay Located on South Africa’s southeast coast, Transnet’s Richards Bay bulk minerals terminal managesContinue Reading
Algoma Central Corporation has reached a historic milestone, taking delivery of three new vessels from three different countries within a single week—an unprecedented achievement for the company. Since 2013, Algoma has built 23 vessels, with 12 more currently on order or under construction. “This milestone underscores our commitment toContinue Reading
