The past year marked a decisive, if uneven, shift in South Africa’s freight and logistics sector. Developments at Transnet dominated headlines throughout 2025, signalling both long-awaited reform and the lingering consequences of years of underinvestment during the state capture era. As South Africa enters 2026, the logistics system stands atContinue Reading
The global maritime industry is accelerating toward lower emissions, driven by stricter regulations, new fuel technologies, and rising expectations from trade partners. For many African countries, keeping pace with this transition is challenging—but failing to adapt carries far greater risks. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made it clear thatContinue Reading
Maritime archaeologists from Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum have made a groundbreaking discovery: the world’s largest cog, a type of sturdy cargo and warship that dominated northern European seas from the 10th to 17th centuries. The find, made in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden during seabed investigations for Copenhagen’sContinue Reading
Victoria Falls, a border crossing long celebrated for its tourism appeal, is set to play a larger role in regional trade after Zimbabwe announced that the crossing will now operate 24 hours a day. The development was made public in an Extraordinary Government Gazette on 13 November 2023 and confirmedContinue Reading
The launch of TY Logistics Park FZE in Lagos marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s logistics sector and has the potential to reshape trade flows across West Africa. Located in Alaro City within the Lekki Free Zone, the facility is currently the largest Grade-A distribution centre in Nigeria and theContinue Reading
In advance of the IMO Day of the Seafarer’s focus on ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, Sailors’ Society is launching a maritime first – a State of the Industry Snapshot focused on bullying and harassment at sea. The Snapshot is packed with previously unpublished statistics, including those gathered from the maritime charity’sContinue Reading
Cyclists are being encouraged to take on ‘Miles for Mariners’ to help raise vital funds for the global maritime charity Sailors’ Society. The one-day fundraiser – ‘Miles for Mariners: one day, one island, one ride’ – on September 27, offers cyclists the opportunity to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight withContinue Reading
When transporting highly specialized cargo, even the smallest delay can jeopardize an entire project. This reality shaped the challenge faced by deugro, which was tasked with delivering 15,500 tons of subsea cable from ports in Japan and Norway to a cable-laying vessel in Abu Dhabi. Working on behalf of SamsungContinue Reading
ECS Group’s subsidiary, AVS GSA Services, has been appointed as the new General Sales Agent (GSA) for DHL Aviation in Malaysia, managing the airline’s scheduled freighter operations from the country. From Kuala Lumpur, DHL Aviation operates flights to Singapore and Hong Kong, while Penang handles services to Hong Kong, withContinue Reading
As U.S. construction booms and highways deteriorate, project cargo specialists are reconsidering reliance on trucks for heavy and oversized shipments. Advances in AI, major rail mergers, and growing interest in sustainable transport suggest that freight railroads may be poised to capture a larger share of the oversized cargo market. Today,Continue Reading
