Tanzania Expands Mtwara Port To Target Malawi, Zambia and DRC Trade
Tanzania is expanding Mtwara Port as it seeks to attract more cargo from Malawi, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other southern and central African markets. A new
South Africa Prepares Cape Town Port for Deciduous Fruit Export Season
South Africa is stepping up preparations at the Port of Cape Town ahead of the new deciduous fruit export season, as Transnet works to improve port efficiency and prevent a
Logistics Costs Can Determine Whether Export Opportunities Succeed
South African exporters need to look beyond the factory-gate price of their products and understand the full cost of getting goods onto international shelves, as logistics and other export expenses
Exports Help Lift South Africa’s Business Confidence
Higher merchandise export volumes helped strengthen South Africa’s business confidence in July, although inflation, commodity-price volatility and crude-oil risks continued to weigh on the economic outlook. The South African Chamber
Egypt, Kenya Sign Deal to Boost Apparel Exports Across Africa
Egypt is moving to strengthen its presence in African apparel markets after the Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile Industries signed an agreement to establish a logistics hub in Kenya.
Major Rail Upgrade at Crossmoor set to Boost Passenger Mobility and Restore Dignity to Commuters
A significant milestone has been reached in the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s) ongoing modernisation of KwaZulu‑Natal’s rail network, with the installation of a new diamond crossing at
Processing and Logistics Emerging as Biggest Threats to Global Critical Mineral Supply, Study Finds
A new study by GEM Mining Consulting has warned that the next major disruption to global critical mineral supplies is unlikely to begin at a mine. Instead, vulnerabilities in processing
Egypt Partners With DP World To Expand Exports Across African Markets
Egypt is strengthening its export strategy through a new partnership with global logistics operator DP World aimed at improving market access for Egyptian products across Africa. The initiative forms part
Chinese Importer Backs South African Apples with Landmark Billboard Campaign
In a country that produces more apples and pears than any other in the world, standing out requires more than simply supplying quality fruit. It requires earning consumers’ trust. That
WECON 2026 to Advance Women’s Leadership in Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA), will host its fourth 2026 Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference (WECON 2026) on Friday, 18 September…