Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) continues to face severe vessel and landside delays following its August migration to a new instance of the Navis N4 terminal operating system. The ongoing disruption has affected terminal operations and contributed to an operational backlog at one of South Africa’s key container gateways. Navis N4Continue Reading
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is driving demand for air cargo capacity while helping support global trade despite tariffs and geopolitical disruptions, according to the latest DHL Globalisation Tracker. The report, produced by DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business, found that strong demand forContinue Reading
Air cargo capacity across Africa increased by 14% in August, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The increase highlights continued expansion in the continent’s air freight market as airlines respond to demand for additional cargo capacity and stronger international connectivity. African Air Freight CapacityContinue Reading
SAS Cargo has appointed Allied Aviation as its General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for India, effective 1 October 2026, supporting the airline’s five weekly cargo services between Mumbai and Copenhagen. SAS Cargo will operate the Copenhagen–Mumbai route using Airbus A330 aircraft, while Allied Aviation will manage cargo sales, supervisionContinue Reading
Stockholm Central Station is set for a major redevelopment as rising passenger numbers and growing rail demand place increasing pressure on Sweden’s largest transportation hub. Foster + Partners, working alongside Swedish architecture firm Marge Arkitekter, is developing plans to expand the area surrounding the station while improving passenger capacity andContinue Reading
Passenger rail services in Durban are set for a major upgrade as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) accelerates infrastructure projects aimed at improving the reliability, safety and capacity of the city’s rail network. PRASA is investing approximately R2 billion in the rehabilitation of the Umlazi Corridor, oneContinue Reading
DHL Express has completed the first direct DHL flight between Bahrain and South Africa with the launch of a weekly Boeing 767 freighter service between Bahrain International and O. R. Tambo International in Johannesburg. The route reinforces DHL’s continued investment in strengthening Sub-Saharan Africa network connectivity, expanding heavier-weight capability, improvingContinue Reading
Straddle carriers remain an important part of container terminal operations, offering flexibility and speed for moving containers around busy yards. As terminals look to increase capacity while improving efficiency and reducing emissions, automation, electrification and hydrogen technologies are creating new opportunities for the equipment. While some straddle carrier terminals areContinue Reading
French autonomous vehicle technology company EasyMile has been acquired by Alvest and incorporated into a new autonomous vehicle offering called TLD Robotics. EasyMile, which has raised more than $80 million through two funding rounds, has developed autonomous vehicle technology for applications including ports, industrial sites and logistics operations. Autonomous TechnologyContinue Reading
A fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo vessel undergoing maintenance at a shipyard in Qingdao, China, has killed 25 people and injured five others. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15am local time on 10 September aboard the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Melody at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in Shandong province. Fire BreaksContinue Reading
