African Development Bank Invests USD 160 m in DRC 
The African Development Bank Group has approved a USD 159.50 m loan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to enhance connectivity to the Ngandajika agro-industrial park, facilitating greater integration into central DRC's economic corridors. The total project cost stands at... more
Afraa launches free route airspace
The African Airlines Association (Afraa) has achieved a significant milestone with the full operational deployment of free route airspace in Western and Central Africa. Following successful trials since November 2023, this initiative enables airlines to plan and fly direct user... more
Tjivikua appointed CEO of Namibia’s Roads Authority
Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA) has appointed Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua as its new CEO, effective 1 January 2026. He brings extensive experience in public management and the transport sector, where reliable road corridors play a central role in the country’s cargo flows to and from... more
Zipline expands drone delivery
Zipline has secured a ground-breaking USD 150 m agreement with the US State Department to significantly enhance its life-saving drone delivery network across Africa. This initiative aims to triple the number of health facilities served, rising from 5,000 to 15,000, ultimately... more
Jambojet joins Freightos
Freightos has announced that Jambojet Cargo, Kenya's leading regional airline, has joined the WebCargo platform, enhancing digital freight connectivity across East Africa. This integration enables freight forwarders to access Jambojet's nine key routes connecting major economic... more
DP World launches Atlas service
DP World has introduced its Atlas service, transforming the logistics of fresh produce between Morocco, the UK and Europe. The service, which departs from Agadir, connects key farming regions with DP World terminals in London and Antwerp, ensuring faster delivery of fresher... more
200th locomotive rolls off Transnet's line
Transnet marks a significant milestone as its 200th Traxx 23E locomotive leaves the assembly line, part of the fleet renewal programme involving 240 units. This achievement highlights Transnet's engineering excellence, resilience in overcoming setbacks and commitment to... more
Flying Egypt’s treasures to Hong Kong
Cathay Cargo has flown 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts – more than 30 t in total – from Shanghai to Hong Kong for the nine-month exhibition "Ancient Egypt Unveiled" which is opening today, 20 November 2025, at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The shipment, handled under... more
Samskip launches direct Morocco–Europe service
Samskip has launched a new direct shortsea service connecting Agadir and Casablanca with the UK and Netherlands, revolutionising Moroccan exports and European trade. The weekly sailings support a variety of cargo types, including fresh produce, automotive parts and chemicals,... more
Tobias Maier appointed regional CEO at DHL
DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, has appointed Tobias Maier as CEO for the Middle East & Africa, effective 1 December 2025, succeeding Amadou Diallo, who is retiring after over eight years. Maier brings extensive experience in finance, digital innovation and strategic growth,... more