MSC linking Africa, the Middle East and India 
MSC is continuing to enhance its services between Africa, the Middle East and India and launching two direct connections between India and Africa: the India Africa Service (IAS), and the India to South Africa Service. Both of them have a weekly frequency. The first one, IAS,... more
Increased capacity for Mangan trains by 2027/28
South African carrier Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is providing additional capacity for the export of manganese with the extension of the current Mamathwane crossing loop in the Northern Cape. The works are scheduled for completion in July 2023. The construction of the loop... more
The many facets of air cargo in Q1
The chargeable weight flown as air cargo worldwide in the first quarter of 2023 ended up 11% below that of the equivalent period last year (Q1/2022), according to market data released by World ACD. But there is tremendous variation globally, depending on factors such as... more
First "Tiaca event - Africa" in six weeks’ time
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has announced that Kenya Airports will host the “Tiaca Event – Africa” on 19-21 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. “We are excited to organise the Tiaca Event – Africa in Nairobi. The support we will receive from Kenya Airports... more
Peace in Europe, insecurity in the air
In connection with the end of the Second World War in Europe, which marks its 78th anniversary today, air freight history reminds us of an incident that shows how unsafe aviation still was in the middle of the last century. The "Gascogne", a Lockheed Constellation... more
Volta Shipping picks Debjit Sengupta
Volta Shipping has appointed Debjit Sengupta as its new managing director. He brings with him more than 30 years of experience in shipping and related areas. Sengupta will replace Manikandan Kongattil, who has left the company after four years of service. Sengupta... more
Qatar Airways Cargo partners with Rwandair
Anticipating new capacities for air freight at the Burgesera airport currently under construction, Rwandair has launched a major new African cargo hub in partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo. The new Kigali Cargo Hub is part of a long-term strategic plan Rwandair’s cargo... more
ONE's AIM Service now to sail once a week
The shipping company Ocean Network Express’ (ONE) has decided to increase the sailing frequency of its "AIM Service" that connects Africa, India and the Middle East. Instead of fortnightly, the frequency will be weekly, starting from May 2023. The increased... more
Container throughput remains weak
According to the latest flash estimate, the container throughput index of RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) remained almost unchanged in March compared to the previous month at a seasonally adjusted 118.1... more
Chapman Freeborn picks Russell Cook
Chapman Freeborn, the global aircraft charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Russell Cook as industry vertical director – automotive. Cook has had a career in freight forwarding for over 30 years, 20 of which have been spent looking after... more