Shipping and Logistics

WareGreen partners with HELI for lithium-ion forklifts, enhancing efficiency and sustainability, while HELI Oceania expands with a new Brisbane branch. In the ever-evolving landscape of material handling, businesses are increasingly seeking solutions that align with their operational needs and sustainability goals. INFRACO, a multifaceted company based on the Sunshine Coast,Continue Reading

In a groundbreaking moment for Zambia’s energy sector, the country has successfully completed its first diesel offloading under the newly introduced Open Access Framework. This historic event took place at the TAZAMA tanks in Dar es Salaam, marking a pivotal step towards greater efficiency and competition in Zambia’s petroleum industry.Continue Reading

The United States has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to investing in the Lobito Corridor, as confirmed by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe during his visit to Huambo on Tuesday. James Story, after meeting with Governor Pereira Alfredo, stated that his three-day visit to LobitoContinue Reading

Land connectivity is vital to Africa’s economic growth, as it facilitates trade, investment, and regional integration. With abundant resources but significant infrastructure gaps, Africa’s road networks are essential for linking markets, reducing transportation costs, and enhancing the movement of goods and people. Improving land connectivity has emerged as a keyContinue Reading

An unparalleled global view of the voices of the next generation of maritime professionals is now available thanks to international maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society, which publishes its latest Cadet Report today (February 26). Participants from 26 countries voiced their opinions for the charity’s 2024/25 Report: ‘The next generation ofContinue Reading

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has committed over $1.4 billion to modernizing the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), a crucial transport link for Zambia’s copper exports to Tanzania’s largest port. TAZARA serves as a key corridor for transporting copper and cobalt from Central Africa, providing an alternative to South Africa’s congestedContinue Reading

Inclement weather delays at the Port of Cape Town, compounded by the state-owned port and rail operator’s recovery from wind disruption, have forced Maersk to make significant adjustments to its shipping schedules. Over the past weekend, The Cape Independent reported that the Danish line had alerted customers to excessive waiting timesContinue Reading

Global container volumes are on the rise, with January 2025 recording 15.4 million TEUs, reflecting a 5.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, according to Container Trade Statistics (CTS). Alan Murphy, CEO of maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence, noted that global TEU miles—which account for the nautical distance sailed—grew 8.1% y-o-y in January, absorbing moreContinue Reading