Maintaining one CEIV status, targeting others 
EgyptAir Cargo has successfully renewed its Iata CEIV Pharma certification, affirming its continued compliance with global standards for the handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. Chairman Ahmed Adel noted that the renewal boosts customer confidence and... more
An inventory solution from FourKites and Chorus
FourKites and Chorus have launched a strategic alliance to bridge the gap between physical and digital supply chains. Their new AI-powered modules, 'Precision Inventory Twin' and 'Dynamic Inventory Orchestration', aim to reduce waste, optimise stock, and improve capital use.... more
AD Ports to build logistics hub at East Port Said
The AD Ports Group and Egypt’s SC Zone have signed a 50-year agreement to develop the Kezad East Port Said Industrial and Logistics Zone. The 20 km² site near the Suez Canal will serve as a regional trade hub connecting Asia, Europe and Africa. Phase 1 will cover 2.8 km²,... more
Drydocks World to overhaul West African FPSO
Drydocks World has been awarded the contract to refurbish and extend the life of FPSO Baobab Ivoirien by 15 years. The eight-month project, starting this month, includes 1,000 t of steel renewal, 250,000 m² of tank coating and 11,500 m of new piping. Once completed, the... more
Capa recruits drivers abroad
Mainz-based staffing specialist Capa has reported it is expanding its recruitment of qualified professional drivers to non-EU countries, such as Morocco. In response to the growing shortage of bus and lorry drivers, Capa has developed a modular recruitment and training programme... more
Three partners to optimise transhipment in Abidjan
Earlier this month, the Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA), Abidjan Terminal and Côte d’Ivoire Terminal signed a strategic agreement to harmonise the handling of transhipment traffic between the two terminals. The signing ceremony took place at the PAA headquarters in the presence of... more
Maersk opens Dakar warehouse
Maersk has opened its first integrated logistics hub in Senegal, expanding its West Africa footprint with a 10,000 m² facility near the port of Dakar. The site offers 5,000 m² of indoor storage, 500 m² of outdoor space and over 7,000 pallet slots. Designed to support regional... more
Bold growth strategy and fleet modernisation
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has unveiled an ambitious vision for global expansion, innovation and sustainability. The central elements of this transformation include integrating a new generation of widebody aircraft that enhance long-haul capacities whilst reducing environmental... more
Two paths around the world 
Santos and Manzanillo. While CMA CGM and Maersk link South America’s east coast with China and Vietnam, seven smaller carriers from the Far and Middle East have teamed up to provide Mexico’s industry with links across the Pacific. more
Is this the opening gambit?
Two Panama Canal ports go to US investor. Just days after he took office US president Donald Trump announced his intention to restore US control over the Panama Canal, which was handed back to Panama in 1999. The change of ownership of two ports may lend weight to that plan. more