TFR and CFM to launch borderless train service 
In a historic development, the South African carrier Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and the Mozambique rail operator Caminhos De Ferros De Mocambique (CFM) have signed an in-principle agreement that will enable an uninterrupted passage of all freight trains between the two... more
Dachser picks M'Hamed Chraibi
Dachser has appointed M'Hamed Chraibi as regional managing director Maghreb. Chraibi assumed his new position on 1 January 2023, joining the French management board. Chraibi came to Dachser Morocco in 2011 as domestic transport manager in Mohammedia and was later promoted to... more
Awery: a major roll-out for Cargobooking
Awery Aviation Software’s (Awery) chief commercial officer, Tristan Koch, has announced that the air cargo software developer is rolling out an open-access version of its online booking and quoting portal, Cargobooking, in South Africa, Switzerland, and Spain. Cargobooking... more
Roll Group to set up African office
At the Breakbulk Middle East event, Roll Group announced that industry experts Patrick van der Meide and Harmen Tiddens will set up and lead the new Roll Africa office. Roll Group’s CEO, Peter Rondhuis: “Van der Meide and Tiddens are a great match with Roll Group, as they... more
Another digital step for Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo is partnering with Inomad, an air cargo platform based in Seoul. This cooperation aims to increase connectivity for Woojung Air, one of the airline’s major South Korean customers. It will also help Qatar Airways Cargo to enlarge its footprint in the country... more
Aero Africa welcomes Samuel Geevarghese
Aero Africa has appointed Samuel Geevarghese as regional head, Middle East and India. Geevarghese has over two decades of experience in the air cargo industry. He has held major key positions in operations, customer service, sales, and management roles. Geevarghese started... more
Maersk to recruit South African cadets
Following an extensive review process, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has identified South Africa as a suitable source for recruiting additional crews for its fleet, which comprises 280 fully-owned and operated container vessels, employing 12,500 seafarers. South African... more
1,000 facilities and 168 companies
Making sure your cargo is safe is a never-ending task. Yet, the Transported Asset Protection Association (Tapa) in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region has recently recorded its 1,000th Facility Security Requirements (FSR) certification. The aim is to reduce cargo... more
Johannesburg team keeps growing
Chapman Freeborn has tripled its Africa team on the back of a 30% year-on-year increase in cargo revenues in the region from 2021 to 2023, as the charter specialist prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Sharon Vaz-Arab (back row right), who joined Chapman Freeborn two... more
Colonel Dimini Allahare takes the helm
Colonel Dimini Allahare has been elected director general of the Lomé-Tokoin Airport Company (Salt) in Togo. Dammipi Noupokou, chairman of the board of directors, announced the decision following the recommendation of the board. Colonel Lata Dokisime Gnama, who led Salt with... more