African air cargo demand slowed sharply in July 2026, highlighting the region’s continued dependence on international trade corridors and the need to strengthen intra-African air freight markets. According to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air cargo demand among African airlines increased just 1.1% year onContinue Reading
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), controlled by Philippine billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., has agreed to acquire TLG Acquisition Holdings, expanding its port and cargo-handling operations across Southern Africa. TLG operates port and cargo-handling businesses in South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia, giving ICTSI an expanded presence across key African logisticsContinue Reading
DB Cargo has identified carbon capture and storage (CCS) logistics as a potential new growth market, with a feasibility study indicating that a new CO₂ rail transport chain through Germany’s North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven could support 11 trains per day in each direction by 2030. The study, conducted byContinue Reading
National Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth new-build Boeing 777-200F freighter, completing the airline’s 2024 order for four aircraft and strengthening its international air cargo capabilities. The latest aircraft, registered N798CA, was delivered at Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington and is expected to enter commercial service shortly. The additionContinue Reading
Volvo is positioning its new EX60 electric SUV as a key model in its transition towards electric mobility, with the company targeting stronger competition in the premium vehicle market. The EX60 enters an important segment for Volvo, following the long-standing success of the XC60. The company sees the new electricContinue Reading
Gorbel has expanded its material handling portfolio with the Destuff-it Portable Ergonomic Conveyor, a solution designed to improve the safety and efficiency of unloading floor-stacked products from shipping containers. Manual container unloading can be labour-intensive and physically demanding, while also increasing the risk of product damage and worker fatigue. TheContinue Reading
Argentina’s road freight sector is facing a growing shortage of qualified truck drivers, with the greatest pressure concentrated in specialised transport operations serving the mining, oil and gas and dangerous goods sectors. Rather than experiencing a uniform shortage of drivers, the market is increasingly facing a gap between the numberContinue Reading
Electric trucks are increasingly moving beyond pilot projects and entering everyday logistics operations as transport companies explore practical ways to reduce emissions and improve fleet efficiency. The experience of medium-sized logistics company Metzger highlights how electric trucks can already be integrated into commercial transport operations when vehicle deployment is supportedContinue Reading
Container shipping capacity between Asia and West Africa has increased by almost 30% over the past year as carriers respond to growing trade volumes and rising demand across African supply chains. Data from Alphaliner shows that 185 container ships with a combined capacity of approximately 1.4 million TEUs were deployedContinue Reading
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has identified the proposed Blue Downs Rail Link as a priority project as it shifts its focus towards expanding Cape Town’s commuter rail network. The proposed 9.5-kilometre connection will link the existing Khayelitsha and Bellville-Strand rail lines, creating a more direct railContinue Reading
