The East African Community (EAC) is often hailed as a model trading bloc in sub-Saharan Africa, with a constitution that inspired the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Yet, despite its promise, logistics across the region still face persistent bottlenecks that slow trade, inflate costs, and hobble efficiency. According toContinue Reading
Stena Line has taken a strategic step to enhance the resilience and reliability of its freight and passenger services across the Irish Sea by entering into a temporary operational collaboration with Irish Ferries. The agreement, running from 20 November to 4 December 2025, allows both operators to share freight andContinue Reading
China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a landmark $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line, a crucial transport corridor for moving copper and other resources from southern Africa to global markets. The deal, officially announced by the Zambian government, marks a significant step in reviving aContinue Reading
The Port of Maputo has achieved unprecedented operational milestones, marking a strong recovery and solidifying its position as a key regional logistics hub. According to Neusa Monjane Saranga, Commercial Director of Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), July volumes exceeded all expectations. The port handled 1,523,041.64 tonnes, breaking the previous recordContinue Reading
Asia Pacific airlines saw robust cargo demand in July 2025, driven by strong export activity as shippers rushed to move goods ahead of U.S. tariff implementations. According to preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), international air cargo demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), roseContinue Reading
South Africa has introduced stringent new regulations governing offshore ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations, with penalties of up to R2 million, imprisonment for five years, or both, for non-compliance. The rules were signed into law by Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, under the National Environmental Management:Continue Reading
The South African Navy hosted crew members of the Russian Navy training ship Smolny during its port call in Cape Town from 5 to 8 August, part of a long-distance training voyage that began in Kronstadt, Russia, in late June. The ship’s itinerary has included stops in Equatorial Guinea, SãoContinue Reading
In June, Durban’s multipurpose terminal welcomed a striking new arrival—the GREAT TEMA (IMO 9935038), a state-of-the-art Ro-Ro/Container (Ro-Con) vessel operated by the Grimaldi Group. With its gleaming white-and-yellow hull and imposing presence, the ship turned heads—and not just for its looks. For those following the evolution of West African maritimeContinue Reading
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to invest over R1 trillion in infrastructure development—targeting roads, ports, rail, energy, and water systems—over the next three years. Presenting The Presidency Budget Vote for 2025/2026, Ramaphosa emphasized that infrastructure will be the “flywheel of economic growth,” with projects improving service delivery, reducingContinue Reading
At this year’s Hannover Messe, motion plastics specialist igus introduced its latest innovation in cable management systems: the glide-chain G4.42, a lightweight, cost-effective energy chain designed specifically for gliding applications with travel lengths of up to 30 meters—ideal for use in indoor cranes and production hall systems. Engineered for EfficiencyContinue Reading
