African Export and Logistics Conference 2026 Set for
The African Export and Logistics Conference 2026 is set to take place on April 21, 2026, in Algiers, bringing together key stakeholders from across the continent to advance intra-African trade
Shaktiman Launches Women Empowerment Program to Advance Inclusive Mechanization in Africa
Rajkot (India), 30 March 2026 – SHAKTIMAN (Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. ltd.), one of India’s leading agricultural machinery manufacturers, in collaboration with Hello Tractor, has launched a dedicated Women Empowerment
New Operational Voice for The Freight Forwarding and Logistics Industries Launches
The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) has officially launched as a new industry body dedicated to representing the ground-level interests of freight forwarders and logistics operators across South
Four New Cargo Vessels Set to Boost Trade Between Tanzania, DRC, Zambia and Burundi
Trade across East and Central Africa is set for a major boost following the completion of four large cargo vessels at Karema Port. The vessels are expected to enhance regional
Middle East Crisis Threatens Indian Rice Flows to Africa
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt more than just energy markets—it is now posing a growing risk to global food security, particularly in Africa, where
Uganda Plans Railway Link to Tanzania, Opening New Export Route for Minerals
Uganda is exploring plans to connect a new railway line under construction to Tanzania’s developing rail network, potentially creating a major new export route for minerals such as gold, copper,
Egypt Positions Itself as Anchor of Cairo–Cape Town Trade Corridor
Image: Amir MAKAR / AFP Egypt is advancing its ambition to help reconnect Africa from north to south through a 10,000-kilometre highway linking the Mediterranean to the continent’s southern tip.
CMA CGM Opens Regional Headquarters in Abidjan to Strengthen Africa Logistics Operations
Global shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has inaugurated a new regional headquarters in Abidjan, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Africa and strengthening coordination of its maritime and logistics activities
Africa’s Pit-to-Port Mining Model Must Evolve to Drive Local Value, Executive Says
Source: Dassault Systemes Africa must shift away from its long-standing “pit-to-port” mining model and prioritise local beneficiation if it is to unlock sustainable economic growth, according to a leading mining
Climate Rules and Rising Logistics Costs Are Reshaping Africa’s Trade Corridors – TradeMark Africa Report
By Carlton Oloo African trade corridors are entering a decisive transition phase as governments, exporters and logistics operators adjust to tightening climate regulations, higher transport costs and stricter compliance requirements