Ethiopian adds Urumqi; boosts Afro–Asian cargo flows 
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo service between its hub in Addis Ababa and Urumqi (China). The inaugural flight to the capital of Xinjiang was greeted with a water cannon salute at Diwopu international airport. Services will fly on Mondays and... more
Kribi welcomes Ceva Logistics
Ceva Logistics is expanding its presence in Central Africa with a new 30,000 m² logistics base near the port of Kribi (Cameroon). The site will offer 25,000 m² of container space for up to 2,200 teu and 5,000 m² of warehousing for export goods such as cocoa, cotton and... more
Free e-lorry advice
Daimler trucks UK has launched 'TruckCharge', a free consultancy service to support businesses transitioning to electric HGVs. The network offers guidance in three fields, namely strategy, infrastructure and operations. Customers will receive advice on depot setup, charging... more
AFC secures Italian infrastructure loan
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a EUR 250 million ten-year loan facility from Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), backed by an 80% guarantee from Sace. The funding supports infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Africa, with a focus on Italian... more
First SkyCourier version for Africa
Textron Aviation will deliver the first aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier in Africa to Tassili Travail Aérien (TTA), a subsidiary of Sonatrach. The Algerian operator, based in Algiers and Hassi Messaoud, has ordered two SkyCouriers, including one equipped with the 'Lifeport Plus... more
Supply chains under cyber pressure
Cyberattacks are increasingly targeting freight forwarders, shippers and insurers. At the Timocom ThekenTalks, experts shared lessons from ransomware, identity theft and fake carriers, as the company recently reported. For Saint-Gobain, a 2017 cyberattack was a turning... more
Make containers secure again - now in Morocco
The USA and Morocco have signed a new 'Container Security Initiative' (CSI) arrangement to strengthen cargo inspection and customs cooperation. The agreement, signed in Rabat by CBP’s Donald Conroy and Morocco’s customs chief Abdellatif Amrani, enhances security protocols at... more
New safety push in African ferry sector
Interferry will co-host the Lagos Ferry Safety Conference next week (25–26 June) with the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (Mowca) and the Lagos Waterways Authority (Laswa), as part of its "Ferrysafe" project to enhance maritime safety in West and... more
Green transport drives rail investment
According to a new report from 'Research and Markets' the global rail transport market will grow from USD 541 billion in 2025 to USD 932 billion by 2034, driven by high-speed rail expansion, sustainability goals and smart tech adoption. Europe and Asia are driving this... more
Airbus prepares for surge in freighter demand
Just ahead of the Paris Air Show 2025, which runs from today, 16 June, until 22 June, Airbus released its latest 'Global Market Forecast', projecting a 60% increase in air cargo traffic by 2044. This growth will drive demand for 970 new freighters over the next two decades,... more