Geopolitical disruption is reshaping the marine insurance market, creating new challenges for underwriters as shipping routes, freight rates and cargo risks continue to evolve. These issues featured prominently at the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference held in Rotterdam in September 2026, where industry participants examined the impact ofContinue Reading
DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its DHL Health Logistics Cold Chain Network with six dedicated air corridors connecting Europe and North America to major pharmaceutical and healthcare markets across Asia. The new routes are designed to provide temperature-controlled air cargo capacity, improve routing flexibility and strengthen the reliability of shipmentsContinue Reading
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is driving demand for air cargo capacity while helping support global trade despite tariffs and geopolitical disruptions, according to the latest DHL Globalisation Tracker. The report, produced by DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business, found that strong demand forContinue Reading
Air cargo capacity across Africa increased by 14% in August, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The increase highlights continued expansion in the continent’s air freight market as airlines respond to demand for additional cargo capacity and stronger international connectivity. African Air Freight CapacityContinue Reading
DHL Express has completed the first direct DHL flight between Bahrain and South Africa with the launch of a weekly Boeing 767 freighter service between Bahrain International and O. R. Tambo International in Johannesburg. The route reinforces DHL’s continued investment in strengthening Sub-Saharan Africa network connectivity, expanding heavier-weight capability, improvingContinue Reading
Çelebi Aviation has officially entered the Kenyan aviation and air cargo sector following the acquisition of Africa Flight Services, a cargo and ground handling operator based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The Turkey-headquartered ground handling company acquired 100% of Africa Flight Services, also known as Transglobal Cargo Centre Ltd, inContinue Reading
South Africa’s ability to compete in global markets increasingly depends on the efficiency of its air cargo infrastructure. Strengthening the performance of the country’s major cargo hubs could play a pivotal role in accelerating economic growth, boosting exports, and enhancing trade competitiveness. This was highlighted by Nelson Teixeira, Managing DirectorContinue 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 Kenyan authorities could be forced to lift their ban on genetically modified maize imports in light of the ongoing drought in their grain-producing belt – and a looming shortage for domestic consumption. “We continue to receive reports of crop failures putting financial pressure on farmers, and in the comingContinue Reading
