Bolloré opens warehouse in Abidjan 
Bolloré Transport & Logistics Cote d’Ivoire is inaugurating a modern 9,000 sqm logistics base in the airport area of Abidjan, Ivory Coast to foster the import and export of goods by air. The new infrastructure will have required 18 months of work and an investment of CFA... more
World trade in peril, says WTO
In mid- April, the WTO published its analysis on the implications of the war in Ukraine for global trade and development. The WTO secretariat's note, ‘The Crisis in Ukraine: Implications of the war for global trade and development’, anticipates that the crisis could lower global... more
Samia Suluhu Hassan wins the trophy
Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan has been named the winner of the Africa Road Builders–Babacar Ndiaye Trophy for 2022. The prize is awarded to decision makers and other prominent figures in Africa who have demonstrated their commitment to the development of transport... more
Latin America and Africa need new approach
A new study, conducted by Economist Impact, shows that business is feeling the effects of inflation, geopolitical tension, port congestion and transportation costs in various and regionally specific ways, with companies in South America and Africa facing a more negative outlook.... more
Kribi's greening recognised
The award is the fruit of a longer process. In Cameroon, Kribi Conteneurs Terminal (KCT), which operates the container terminal of the Autonomous Port of Kribi, has been granted the Green Terminal label following an audit recently conducted by Bureau Veritas. The terminal's... more
Heavy packages safely delivered over African land
Bolloré has transported six electrical transformers weighing a total of 464 to equip numerous thermal power stations in Benin. This operation was carried out on behalf of GE/Grid Solution, a local subsidiary of General Electric. Shipped by container from Turkey, the... more
Jumia partners with Goliath
A new partnership in Africa: the multinational trade and omnichannel group Jumia, founded ten years ago, is giving UPS access to its last mile logistics infrastructure, including the network of Jumia's drop-off and pick-up stations. The UPS services offered will include... more
Top ten handle 25% of world record cargo volumes
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published the top ten busiest airports worldwide for 2021. Air cargo had its volumes increase by close to 15% year-over-year (+3.5% versus 2019), to an estimated record 124 million t in 2021. Volumes at the top ten airports,... more