Modern rail equipment for Mauritanian mining sector 
The state-owned iron ore firm Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) has received a grant worth about USD 150 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The loan will facilitate its acquisition of up to 36 locomotives and 1,743 wagons to transport iron... more
Delivering humanitarian aid at lower cost
Windracers has agreed to partner with Aviation Sans Frontières to operate Windracers Ultra – the low-cost self-flying cargo aircraft designed and manufactured in the UK – to deliver supplies for humanitarian organisations in Africa, starting from early 2025. “Aviation Sans... more
Logistics champions 
DP World and Rock-it Cargo team up for team sports. This year saw the Olympic Games and sailing’s America’s Cup staged in front of huge audiences. The logistics preparations for two future major sporting events are already underway today. The corresponding contracts were signed... more
‘Hill people’ keep their word
Brigl and Tisa improving services in the Italy–Switzerland trade. In September the family-run forwarders Brigl Spedition, from Bozen (Italy), and Tisa Spedition, from Widnau (Switzerland), improved their joint services. ITJ editor-in-chief Andreas Haug spoke to Tisa CEO Dr... more
“We’re ready!”
In conversation with Scortrans managing director Manuel Scortegagna. The freight forwarder Scortrans, which is headquartered in Vicenza, turned 35 this year. In an interview with the ITJ, Manuel Scortegagna, who founded the company with his father Dario, looks back – and into... more
Improving cross-border roads in western Africa
The African Development Fund has approved loans totalling EUR 156.66 million for Burkina Faso and Mali for upgrading and asphalting cross-border roads linking the two landlocked West African countries to Côte d'Ivoire. The programme will be implemented until 2030 and is... more
Kenya Railways gets three Rolls-Royces
As part of a significant railway refurbishment project to enhance sustainable rail transport in the wider East African region, Kenya Railways (KRC) has repowered three of its retired heavy haulage locomotives. In collaboration with Rolls-Royce and engineering services provider... more
Advanced collaboration in Johannesburg
The city of Ekurhuleni and the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation and coordination of the Aerotropolis development at OR Tambo International Airport (Orita) in Johannesburg. Aerotropolis implements... more
Xeneta: air cargo on a healthy rise
Global demand for air cargo transport shows no signs of letting up. Global air cargo volumes rose by double digits for the 13th consecutive month in November, according to the latest market analysis conducted by Xeneta. Furthermore, the platform that monitors ocean and... more
Menzies bolsters leadership team in Africa
Menzies Aviation, a provider of ground handling and aviation services, has made a series of senior appointments in Central and East Africa. Nouamane Zahouani has been promoted to vice president operations for Central and East Africa, with responsibilities for Tanzania,... more