Europe to US air cargo spot rates have picked up 7% month-on-month in February so far to reach $2.46 per kilogram in contrast to other corridors that have seen double-digit declines. This is according to the latest data released by ocean and airfreight market think tank Xeneta on Wednesday. AccordingContinue Reading
The introduction of a single-window system at Malaysia’s Port Klang earlier this month has significantly reduced congestion at a major Asia-North European port that has battled to deal with volume spikes sparked by maritime traffic disruption in the Red Sea. Until the launch of the Malaysia Maritime Single Window (MMSW)Continue Reading
Belgian logistics giant Katoen Natie has placed an order for four all-electric Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes to modernize its Port of Antwerp operations. The investment aligns with global sustainability trends and sets an example for African ports aiming to improve efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. The order, bookedContinue Reading
Fast and secure data transmission is becoming increasingly important in digitized logistics. An existing communications infrastructure is the basic prerequisite for this. To investigate how reliable the various communication networks are, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML have joined forces with DACHSER and the EuropeanContinue Reading
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
Geneva, Switzerland, 3 February 2025 – MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has launched iReefer, the most advanced container monitoring system for refrigerated cargo. This innovative solution enables customers to track and monitor their temperature-controlled shipments in real time, from anywhere in the world. With iReefer, customers gain instant access to vitalContinue Reading
Bruks Siwertell has secured a significant order for a Siwertell ship loader from Sky Ports, Egypt, part of the Sky Logistics Group. The ship loader will play a vital role in supporting Egypt’s cement export industry, catering to key markets in the Mediterranean, Africa, and beyond. This screw-type Siwertell 1BContinue Reading
Nigeria has taken a major step toward streamlining trade with the official launch of its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). “The launch of this programme is a key milestone in the modernization and efficiency drive of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by the Comptroller-GeneralContinue 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
A recent Carte Blanche exposé on Transnet and the Port of Cape Town has faced criticism for failing to address key labour issues, despite capturing footage of concerning worker behavior—such as a port employee appearing more focused on a mobile phone than the job at hand and a crane operatorContinue Reading
