Global ocean freight markets are set to remain fragile in 2026 as uncertainty around Red Sea shipping routes, uneven vessel deployment, and weak trade demand continue to weigh on the sector, according to Dimerco’s Asia Pacific Monthly Freight Report for January 2026. Dimerco identifies the Red Sea as one ofContinue Reading
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is shifting its focus from constructing new infrastructure to optimising the management of existing trade corridors, as member states adopt digital solutions at border posts, share customs data, and strengthen corridor management institutions. Transport corridor consultant Lovemore Bingandadi emphasizes that regional integration is aContinue Reading
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has expanded its African air freight network with the launch of a new dedicated freighter route linking Casablanca in Morocco with Dakar, Senegal. The weekly service operates between Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), strengthening cargo connectivity between North and WestContinue Reading
Maritime archaeologists from Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum have made a groundbreaking discovery: the world’s largest cog, a type of sturdy cargo and warship that dominated northern European seas from the 10th to 17th centuries. The find, made in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden during seabed investigations for Copenhagen’sContinue Reading
Global air cargo markets are bracing for a potential rate surge following the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s emergency decision to ground all MD-11 freighter aircraft in the wake of last week’s fatal UPS crash in Louisville. The grounding is expected to strain capacity on key routes, particularly across theContinue Reading
Haikou-based Central Airlines has strengthened its cargo capabilities with the addition of a Boeing 777 freighter, expanding its fleet to 11 aircraft, including six 777Fs and several converted 737 freighters. The newly leased 777F, delivered earlier this month, will support Central Airlines’ European hub operations, enhancing the airline’s long-haul cargoContinue Reading
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
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
Johannesburg, South Africa — Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has been steadily expanding its global network, with recent growth in Asia and Europe creating stronger indirect trade connections for African markets. On 2 September 2025, the carrier increased its Hong Kong–Dhaka service from one to two weekly flights, while between 8Continue Reading
As Lesotho’s Revenue Services (RSL) prepares to roll out its new Taxpayers’ Identification Number (TIN) system on April 1, concerns are mounting over the country’s digital readiness and the potential impact on cross-border trade. While RSL has granted exemptions for certain exporters, uncertainty remains regarding profit-sharing demands and system integrationContinue Reading
