The global logistics provider DACHSER put twelve fully electric MAN eTGX trucks into service on February 21. With these special ultra-low-liner truck tractors, DACHSER can now expand its steadily growing fleet of e-trucks into its high-volume transport business with mega trailers. These trailers boast an additional 20 centimeters in interiorContinue Reading
Ongoing and planned port expansions are intensifying competition among operators, each striving to establish their port as the region’s key hub. As East Africa becomes increasingly integrated into global supply chains, the demand for efficient hub ports continues to grow. Tanzania vs. Kenya: The Battle for Dominance Tanzania’s port developmentContinue Reading
Meetings Africa commenced on February 24, bringing together industry leaders to discuss strategies for South Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector ahead of the highly anticipated G20 and B20 summits. These events are expected to bring between 50,000 and 60,000 visitors to South Africa throughout the year, withContinue Reading
The integration of hydrogen fuel cell technology in freight transport is gaining momentum, with BMW Group spearheading a pilot initiative under the European H2Haul programme. This development is of significant interest to Africa’s cargo and break bulk sectors, as hydrogen-powered trucks could revolutionize logistics by offering a sustainable alternative toContinue 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
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 fasterContinue Reading
Rwanda’s government has approved a new tourism levy, set to impact both the hospitality sector and related supply chains. This move, announced on February 10, is part of a broader set of tax policy reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s tourism industry. How the Levy Works Tourists will be requiredContinue 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
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, is making a bold move to expand its logistics capabilities with a new automotive open storage facility at Stallingborough Interchange. This strategic investment aims to strengthen the Ports of Immingham and Grimsby, two key trade gateways, particularly for bulk andContinue Reading
The Nakonde Border Post in Zambia, which serves as a vital transit point for goods moving from Tanzania to the Copperbelt region, is increasingly facing severe congestion, disrupting the flow of goods and posing risks to regional trade. The border, which connects Zambia with Tanzania via the Dar es SalaamContinue Reading
