Bad policies and the government’s failure to implement some policies that will boost the efficiency of the ports in the country have made Nigerian importers divert their cargoes to neighbouring ports. ANOZIE EGOLE looks at the implications this has been on the country’s revenue Although the Nigerian maritime industry isContinue Reading
From airports playing a key role in building hubs for the future to exploring new markets and opportunities to investments into upgrading cold chain and transport infrastructure for the perishables sector and the importance of adapting data and digitalization into supply chains, the fourth edition of the ‘Perishables Logistics Africa’ heldContinue Reading
The International Air Transport Association’s (Iata) latest data for October 2022 global air cargo markets shows that headwinds continue to affect demand. Image source: Gallo/Getty Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), fell 13.6% compared to October 2021 (-13.5% for international operations), while capacity was 0.6% below October 2021. This wasContinue Reading
Sea transport was the main vehicle of international commerce for centuries and is still a popular mode of transportation due to factors such as high load capacity, low cost, and reliability in bad weather. Sea freight transport is also a preferred solution for shipments across long distances. Container Cargo ContainerizedContinue Reading
