Bruks Siwertell has secured a significant order for a Siwertell ship loader from Sky Ports, Egypt, part of the Sky Logistics Group. The ship loader will play a vital role in supporting Egypt’s cement export industry, catering to key markets in the Mediterranean, Africa, and beyond. This screw-type Siwertell 1BContinue Reading
Nigeria has taken a major step toward streamlining trade with the official launch of its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). “The launch of this programme is a key milestone in the modernization and efficiency drive of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by the Comptroller-GeneralContinue Reading
A recent Carte Blanche exposé on Transnet and the Port of Cape Town has faced criticism for failing to address key labour issues, despite capturing footage of concerning worker behavior—such as a port employee appearing more focused on a mobile phone than the job at hand and a crane operatorContinue Reading
Air Mauritius has announced the departure of its CEO, Charles Cartier, after less than a year in the role. Cartier stepped down following his non-re-election to the Board of Directors, marking yet another leadership change at the airline in a short period. He had been appointed in March 2024, succeedingContinue Reading
The anchorage build-up at the Port of Cape Town after almost five days of windbound disruption will only be cleared by 6 March – “weather permitting.” This was revealed by a private-sector organisation that had received correspondence to that effect from Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). In the letter leaked toContinue Reading
Heathrow Airport has announced its largest-ever investment programme to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, a move that could enhance cargo connectivity for African exporters and importers. The expansion, which includes a third runway and upgrades to terminal and airfield capacity, is expected to increase cargo throughput, improve handling efficiency,Continue Reading
Eswatini Air is set to expand its regional footprint with the launch of a new route connecting King Mswati III International Airport in Eswatini to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia. While the official start date has yet to be announced, the airline’s latest move is expected to enhanceContinue Reading
Cross-border road freight service provider Pindulo VDM has announced that it has expanded and added a new 2 335-square-metre operational depot with offices and warehousing in Atlantic Hills Business Park on the N7 north of Cape Town. The new facility at 2 Atlantic Drive is strategically located, allowing for faster portContinue Reading
North Sea Port has entered into a strategic cooperation with five key Canadian ports—Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières—to strengthen trade along the Saguenay–Saint Lawrence sea corridor. This agreement aims to enhance bulk cargo flows, optimize logistics, and drive sustainable port operations between Canada and North-Western Europe. Expanding Bulk andContinue Reading
Kenya’s government has announced a raft of coordinated measures to enhance operational efficiency at the country’s airports through the multi-ministry implementation of the Kenya Airports Authority’s Airport Charter. Approved by Cabinet on February 1, the charter aims to improve coordination between government agencies, strengthen security screening and modernise infrastructure whileContinue Reading
