Despite easing geopolitical tensions abroad, South Africa’s logistics sector continues to battle a persistent and escalating threat—cargo crime. According to Dr Barbra Duri of the University of Johannesburg, the country’s transport system is under increasing strain, driven largely by the rapid growth of e-commerce and evolving supply chain demands. SpeakingContinue Reading
German engineering specialist KettenWulf is strengthening its global presence with plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Auburn, Alabama, marking a significant step in its North American expansion strategy. The company intends to invest approximately $34 million in the project, which is expected to create around 70 new jobsContinue Reading
In Africa’s rapidly expanding cargo and bulk handling sector, where efficiency, safety, and dust control are critical, Flexicon has introduced a solution tailored to meet demanding operational conditions. The company’s latest Pneumati-Con dilute phase vacuum conveying system features a dual-intake design that allows operators to handle materials from both smallContinue Reading
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
Panama is preparing to authorize the removal and export of stockpiled ore from the suspended Cobre Panama mine, a move expected to revive bulk cargo flows and generate new logistics activity. The planned approval will allow First Quantum to process and ship material that was mined prior to the shutdownContinue Reading
The United States has identified the development of the Lobito Corridor as a priority infrastructure project under its strategic partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning the initiative as a key driver of regional trade and mineral export efficiency. Central to this effort is the proposed concession awardContinue Reading
