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 heavy lifting sector has taken a significant step forward with the delivery of the first Liebherr mobile cranes equipped with the advanced LICCON3 control system. Leading crane hire companies Marlboro Crane Hire and Concord Cranes are the first in Africa to invest in the new-generation LTM 1100-5.3 cranes,Continue Reading
A major step forward has been taken in the development of the Lobito Corridor railway, a strategic logistics project set to transform bulk cargo movement across Central and Southern Africa. The Africa Finance Corporation and the African Development Bank have each committed $500 million toward the project, while Italy willContinue Reading
The United Arab Emirates is increasingly relying on rail freight to maintain the flow of goods as regional disruptions continue to impact maritime operations. Ongoing tensions linked to the Middle East conflict have placed pressure on key ports, including Jebel Ali Port—the largest ocean cargo hub in the Persian Gulf.Continue Reading
Africa’s air cargo sector is gaining momentum, supported by rising demand for perishables, shifting global supply chains, and ongoing efforts to reduce trade barriers. Industry stakeholders remain optimistic, even as structural and geopolitical challenges persist. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African airlines recorded a 6% year-on-year increaseContinue Reading
A purpose-designed transfer chute has significantly improved screening efficiency and overall process stability at an iron ore mine in Sierra Leone. Drawing on its extensive expertise in dry bulk materials handling, Weba Chute Systems successfully addressed persistent transfer point challenges within the mine’s wet processing plant. The operation had beenContinue 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
The United States has identified the development of the Lobito Corridor as a priority infrastructure project under its strategic partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning the initiative as a key driver of regional trade and mineral export efficiency. Central to this effort is the proposed concession awardContinue Reading
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that the 2026 edition of the IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) will take place in Singapore on April 8–9, 2026. The announcement was made as the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) concluded in Lima, Peru, highlighting the growing importance of data, digital technologiesContinue Reading
Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. Source: Speakers Inc South Africa’s agricultural sector is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, which is key to the sector for both exports and for its influence on oil and gas prices. While the industry doesn’t trade much withContinue Reading
