Kenya Airways is accelerating plans to expand its cargo operations, aiming to increase the business unit’s share of group revenues from 10% to 20% in 2026. Speaking to African Cargo and Bulk Handling, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria outlined the airline’s immediate and long-term plans, which include the introduction ofContinue Reading
The launch of TY Logistics Park FZE in Lagos marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s logistics sector and has the potential to reshape trade flows across West Africa. Located in Alaro City within the Lekki Free Zone, the facility is currently the largest Grade-A distribution centre in Nigeria and theContinue Reading
Angolan airline Transportes Aéreos Angolano (TAAG) has signed a new codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA), marking a significant milestone for aviation in Southern Africa. The partnership is aimed at enhancing passenger travel while potentially expanding airfreight options across the region. The agreement is now in effect, with ticketContinue Reading
Polymer technology is rapidly reshaping the industrial machinery and lifting equipment landscape, offering performance advantages that are increasingly surpassing traditional steel bearings. As engineering demands evolve and operating environments become harsher, high-performance polymers are proving to be stronger, more durable and more cost-effective for a wide range of lifting applications.Continue Reading
Maintaining conveyor belt cleanliness is more than a routine task—it’s essential for operational efficiency and safety. Excessive carryback can reduce belt and component life by up to 30%, yet the cost of implementing a multiple belt cleaner system often represents less than 5% of total belt wear, delivering substantial benefits.Continue Reading
In advance of the IMO Day of the Seafarer’s focus on ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, Sailors’ Society is launching a maritime first – a State of the Industry Snapshot focused on bullying and harassment at sea. The Snapshot is packed with previously unpublished statistics, including those gathered from the maritime charity’sContinue Reading
Cyclists are being encouraged to take on ‘Miles for Mariners’ to help raise vital funds for the global maritime charity Sailors’ Society. The one-day fundraiser – ‘Miles for Mariners: one day, one island, one ride’ – on September 27, offers cyclists the opportunity to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight withContinue Reading
Rocla’s Engineering Department recently partnered with a mining-sector client to design a specialised solution for constructing 3-metre-high storage bins capable of handling material with a bulk density of 2 700 kg/m³. Complicating the task further, the material needed to be stored at a 25° angle of repose—meaning the stockpile wouldContinue Reading
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd has unveiled the LiSIM ROS, a highly advanced crane simulator engineered specifically for Remote Operator Station (ROS) ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes. Built using genuine Liebherr controls, hardware, and PLCs, the system delivers true-to-life responsiveness, ensuring that every movement, load reaction, and operational function mirrors the performanceContinue Reading
When transporting highly specialized cargo, even the smallest delay can jeopardize an entire project. This reality shaped the challenge faced by deugro, which was tasked with delivering 15,500 tons of subsea cable from ports in Japan and Norway to a cable-laying vessel in Abu Dhabi. Working on behalf of SamsungContinue Reading
