Asia Pacific airlines saw robust cargo demand in July 2025, driven by strong export activity as shippers rushed to move goods ahead of U.S. tariff implementations. According to preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), international air cargo demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), roseContinue Reading
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has completed the transport of 15,000 tons of sulphur to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reinforcing the corridor’s growing role as a logistics backbone for Africa’s mining and bulk cargo industries. The shipment, carried by the ANEMON vessel, was discharged at the Lobito MiningContinue 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
Mammoet has signed a support agreement to assist Heerema Marine Contractors in the offshore installation of two massive topsides as part of TenneT’s landmark 2GW Programme in the North Sea. Preparing for Floatover Mammoet’s scope of work includes skidding the topsides from a heavy transport vessel (HTV) onto Heerema’s newlyContinue Reading
Uzbekistan-based cargo airline My Freighter has commenced scheduled cargo services with the introduction of a new route linking Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) via its main hub in Tashkent (TAS). The service operates twice weekly using a Boeing 767-300 freighter, offering a total transit time of 17 hours.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
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening regional aviation through expanded cooperation in cargo, training, aircraft maintenance, safety, and innovation. The agreement, signed on July 28 in Dar es Salaam, signals a shift toward collaboration over competition in East Africa’s aviation sector.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
In Africa’s fast-evolving mining sector, efficient materials handling is critical to project success—especially in operations with long haul distances, steep gradients, tight curves, or difficult terrain. For EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors, haulage systems can become a major cost-driver, with a direct impact on project viability. At the sameContinue Reading
