Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has strengthened its presence in East Africa with the opening of its first office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This strategic expansion enhances SGL’s ability to meet the growing logistics demands of a key economic hub while reinforcing its footprint in the region. According to aContinue Reading
A recent poll and study suggest that most South African air travelers are unwilling to pay additional green fees to offset their carbon emissions. A Travel News poll revealed that 90% of respondents believed South African air passengers would not voluntarily contribute to green fees. Additionally, a study titled EnvironmentalContinue Reading
A potential jet fuel shortage at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) has been successfully averted, thanks to a last-minute intervention following the temporary closure of the Natref Refinery. The National Department of Transport confirmed that the “fuel headache has been resolved,” securing 121.1 million litres of jet fuel—more than enoughContinue Reading
Relax Airlines, a new private airline in Ghana, is in the process of obtaining an Air Operators Certificate and is preparing for its launch later this year. The airline announced that it has secured an Air Carrier Licence and is currently in the fourth phase of applying for the AirContinue Reading
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) has secured sufficient jet fuel to meet its needs for January. This comes in the wake of a fire earlier this month at the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (NATREF) refinery, which has significantly impacted nationalContinue Reading
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have caused significant disruptions in the region, but South African travelers and cargo operations remain largely unaffected, according to industry experts. Dharmesh Kooverjee, CEO of Travel Vision, emphasized that South African travel to the United States predominantly focuses on the East Coast, with noContinue Reading
Exciting news for Zimbabwean aviation! Transvaal Africa, a new start-up airline, has officially secured its Air Service permit and is set to launch passenger flights later this year. The airline will initially focus on regional routes, offering travelers a new way to fly across key African cities. CEO Patson MoyoContinue Reading
IAG Cargo has increased its capacity to the Middle East, Africa, the US, and Latin America as part of its winter schedule, which began in October and runs through the end of March. The updated schedule has resulted in a 5% rise in weekly rotations to Africa and the MiddleContinue Reading
Egyptair Cargo has entered into a long-term partnership with Unilode for ULD management, repair, and digital services. The agreement covers the carrier’s ULD needs for both its freighter aircraft and the cargo capacity of its affiliated passenger airline. Unilode will provide Egyptair Cargo with digitalized PMC and PAG pallets fromContinue 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
