Global trade is in the midst of one of its most dramatic transformations in decades. Emerging economies from Asia to Africa are taking centre stage as manufacturers and multinationals diversify away from China, spurred by tariffs, protectionist policies, and the quest for supply chain resilience. A recent industry study highlightsContinue Reading
The East African Community (EAC) is often hailed as a model trading bloc in sub-Saharan Africa, with a constitution that inspired the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Yet, despite its promise, logistics across the region still face persistent bottlenecks that slow trade, inflate costs, and hobble efficiency. According toContinue Reading
FedEx has strengthened its presence in Asia with the launch of a new weekly flight linking Incheon (South Korea), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Guangzhou (China) — a strategic move aimed at meeting surging demand across the Asia Pacific air cargo market. The new service, operating every Monday, connects Incheon International AirportContinue Reading
Global digital trade integration remains limited, with the world only 8.5% of the way toward full openness, according to the OECD’s new Index of Digital Trade Integration and Openness (Indigo). While countries like Singapore, Australia, and Japan lead in connectivity and digital trade policies, several African nations—including Benin, Burkina Faso,Continue Reading
Konecranes has supplied its latest X-series crane to Croatian packaging company Paklog d.o.o., enhancing the efficiency and safety of their growing packing operations in Zagreb. Ordered in May 2025, the crane and its runway structure are now fully operational, marking the first crane installation in Paklog’s facility. Paklog specializes inContinue Reading
Despite a clear conflict with Regulation 224(b) of the National Road Traffic Act (1996), transporters across South Africa continue to operate high-cube containers without abnormal load permits — and authorities appear to be looking the other way. The regulation limits the maximum permissible height for vehicles on public roads toContinue Reading
Tru-Trac, a leader in conveyor belt tracking solutions, has raised the bar yet again with the successful deployment of its latest Apex Trough Tracker at Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)—one of the world’s largest coal export facilities located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Designed with innovation, safety, and performance in mind,Continue Reading
Processing plants with multiple geographically dispersed production sites often face the challenge of centralizing the monitoring and recording of fill levels in numerous process containers. Immediate and accurate visualization of these levels is crucial to maintaining smooth operations, ensuring efficient production planning, and enhancing control. In industries such as bulkContinue Reading
BB Cranes is set to manufacture its first-ever 30-metre-span overhead crane, marking a significant milestone for the Cape Town-based company. This achievement is a direct result of enhanced manufacturing capabilities and an expanded factory floor, underscoring BB’s commitment to growth and innovation. The 30-metre double-girder electric overhead travelling crane, withContinue Reading
Wardens Cartage, a Volvo Trucks customer for over two decades, took delivery of the country’s first Volvo FH 750hp Euro 5 6X4 Tractor with full air suspension and a new-generation Globetrotter Version 6 XXL cab. This milestone event was marked by a VIP customer handover ceremony hosted at the prestigiousContinue Reading
