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
Fiasa executive director Siganeko Magafela during a panel discussion at the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa Aviation Summit in KwaZulu-Natal last week. Source: Barsa Aviation Summit 2026 South Africa’s aviation sector currently has sufficient jet fuel stocks to meet demand for about three weeks, but industry warns that infrastructure constraintsContinue Reading
Efficient customs clearance remains one of the most critical factors shaping trade and logistics across Africa. As the continent works toward deeper regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area, improving the movement of goods across borders has become more important than ever. International Customs Day serves as aContinue Reading
Canadian freighter operator Cargojet reported softer fourth-quarter financial results, reflecting the broader slowdown in transpacific cargo demand and ongoing volatility in global trade flows — trends closely watched by African air cargo stakeholders linked to Asia-bound supply chains. For the fourth quarter, Cargojet recorded revenues of C$284.7 million, representing aContinue Reading
Vienna International Airport recorded its highest-ever air cargo volumes in 2025, driven by expanded long-haul connectivity, strong pharmaceutical traffic and continued growth in e-commerce shipments. Total cargo throughput reached 313,763 tonnes, representing a 5.3% year-on-year increase, according to the airport. The performance was supported by the targeted expansion of long-haulContinue Reading
Imagine a world where roadblocks were as routine as traffic lights—where every driver expected, almost as a matter of habit, to be breathalysed or drug tested. At first glance, it might feel excessive. But what if that visibility and consistency were exactly what South Africa needs to make its roadsContinue Reading
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
