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
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Ascend Airways Malaysia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has taken delivery of its first freighter as it prepares to launch commercial operations in November 2025, targeting both cargo and passenger ACMI services across Asia. The airline, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, received its Conditional Air ServiceContinue Reading
Global digital trade integration remains limited, with the world only 8.5% of the way toward full openness, according to the OECD’s new Index of Digital Trade Integration and Openness (Indigo). While countries like Singapore, Australia, and Japan lead in connectivity and digital trade policies, several African nations—including Benin, Burkina Faso,Continue 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
Johannesburg, South Africa — Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has been steadily expanding its global network, with recent growth in Asia and Europe creating stronger indirect trade connections for African markets. On 2 September 2025, the carrier increased its Hong Kong–Dhaka service from one to two weekly flights, while between 8Continue Reading
As the shipping industry searches for viable low-carbon solutions, dual-fuel vessels are emerging as the bridge technology of choice. With no scalable zero-carbon alternative currently available, LNG-powered ships are poised to dominate the next ten years of global fleet expansion. Columbia Shipmanagement projects that by the end of 2025, dual-fuelContinue 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
Tata Motors Limited and Iveco Group N.V. have announced a landmark agreement to combine their commercial vehicle businesses, establishing a powerful global champion in the sector. Iveco Group, a European leader in commercial vehicles and mobility, and Tata Motors, a global automotive powerhouse, will bring together complementary strengths, global reach,Continue 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
