Better coordination on war-affected trade routes 
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed European Union transport ministers’ commitment to better coordinate their response to the transport challenges posed by the war in Ukraine. This commitment comes after the European Commission proposed two mandates to... more
Fiata: survey on carriers' conduct
With three shipping alliances dominating the shipping markets, Fiata, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, is calling on its members to provide feedback on market development and shipping line practices that are considered as being unfair. Fiata... more
Efficiency is called for 
The current challenges for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics. more
Major takeover in Southern African logistics
Two partners in Southern Africa have completed a major takeover in the African logistics industry. The African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), an infrastructure-focused private equity fund, and the Mokobela-Shataki consortium have acquired 100% of the shares of... more
335 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine
With its ability to carry vaccines, medicine and medical products in compliance with all their specific temperature requirements, Turkish Cargo shipped 335 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to 61 countries in 2021. By transporting pharmaceutical products such as vaccines to... more
DHL to adjust surcharges from 10 April 2022
In order to maintain a high-quality delivery service for its customers, DHL Express introduced a temporary emergency situation surcharge (ESS) in 2020. As market conditions evolve, the ESS will be adjusted from 10 April 2022. This adjustment will only affect certain points... more
Congo Terminal banks on better equipment
The Congo Terminal, an affiliate of Bolloré Ports as concessionaire since 2009, has recently commissioned ten tractors and ten trailers worth more than CFA-francs 779 million (over EUR 1 million). This is the fourth order for rolling stock in thirteen years. The acquisition... more
Servals finally transported to new permanent home
Last month, four rescued servals started their journey to their permanent home at Panthera Africa in South Africa. Etihad Airways provided the flights for the servals, and three organisations, Born Free Foundation, Natuurhulpcentrum and Panthera Africa helped along the way.... more
New platform for Tanzania's businesses
DP World is launching its wholesale e-commerce platform dubuy.com in Tanzania. The online marketplace will attempt to give Tanzanian businesses more opportunities to buy wholesale products across a variety of categories both domestically and abroad - and a broader access to... more
Bolloré and MSC clinch deal in Africa
White smoke is rising. The negotiations between the French Bolloré Group and the Geneva-headquartered MSC, which were announced in December 2021, have come to a successful conclusion. On 31 March 2022, the Bolloré Group inked the contract of sale with the MSC Group for 100%... more