South Africa: new terminal in Durban launched 
The Newlyn Park Bayhead Rail Terminal recently opened its doors at an official ceremony attended by the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa. The terminal was built on land leased from the national ports’ authority Transnet, and in partnership with real estate developer Newlyn.... more
AD Ports to revamp Angola's Luanda port terminal
AD Ports Group has acquired a 20-year concession, extendable for an additional ten years, to operate and upgrade the Luanda multipurpose port terminal in Angola. Through partnerships with Unicargas and Multiparques, AD Ports Group aims to modernise the terminal and enhance... more
Return to Congo
Miami-based P2F services provider Aeronautical Engineers has redelivered an AEI B737-800SF to Serve Air, the first carrier to operate this kind of freighter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the second AEI B737-800SF to join Serve Air’s fleet, in addition to the... more
MSC Foundation supports Mercy Ships’ project
MSC Group, the MSC Foundation, and Mercy Ships International are collaborating to build a new hospital ship to enhance Mercy Ships' capacity to provide free surgeries and training in sub-Saharan Africa. The project, which is supported by a substantial donation from the MSC... more
Handing over the baton at WSC
The board of the World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its new president and CEO, to succeed John Butler when he retires at the end of July. Kramek brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, from both the maritime sector and government... more
A promotion for Pierre Ngon
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has appointed Pierre Ngon as director of logistics operations. He will assist Sebastien Beuque, AGL’s managing director of logistics solutions. A Cameroonian national, Ngon joined AGL in 2004. He played a key role in the expansion of the... more
Here’s how to adjust prices 
A global management consultancy’s price expert shows the way. Navigating these turbulent economic times is a major challenge for many a logistician. Although inflation decreased again slightly last year, companies in our industry nevertheless continue to face the problem of... more
A JV to reshape P2F conversions
Kansas Modification Centre (KMC), Stratos Industries, (Stratos), and Integrated Aerospace Alliance (IAA) have launched a ground-breaking collaboration set to redefine the 777-300ER passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion industry. This formal partnership seeks to unite the... more
Demand for immediate release of “MSC Aries”
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) joined the International Chamber of Shipping in calling for the immediate release of the crew and the MSC-chartered vessel, “MSC Aries”, following its seizure in the Persian Gulf yesterday, 15.04.2024. The “MSC... more
Digital trade solutions on show in Côte d'Ivoire
Soget and Bureau Veritas will showcase their new digital platforms for the maritime and airport sectors at an event in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 15 to 18 April 2024. The port operating system (POS), the port community system (PCS), and the external trade single window... more