After Tanzania and Uganda now Kenya 
Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for Flydubai in Kenya, effective from 1 January 2024. Sarah Wangui, NAS’ managing director based in Nairobi: “I am happy to confirm that NAS has been appointed as Flydubai’s GSSA in Kenya, to sell its air cargo space and... more
1,000 CNG-vehicles for Tanzania
The African asset financing company Watu is extending its support for compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered three-wheelers in Tanzania, aiming to finance at least 1,000 of these CNG-powered vehicles by the end of 2024. The project will intensify efforts to transition the... more
CMA CGM revamps India Middle East Gulf routes
CMA CGM is enhancing its shipping services between the India Middle East Gulf region and various African destinations, including South Africa, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. The company has introduced changes to its Midas, Karibu, and Noura services to offer more efficient... more
Second flower boom of the year
According to figures and analysis from World ACD Market Data, total worldwide tonnages rose by a further +5% in week 17 (22-28 April), after gaining +4% in week 16, more or less wiping out the week-on-week (WoW) declines of -2%, -4% and -6% in the previous three weeks caused by... more
Years too late, but in time for World Leopard Day
After a journey of almost 13,000 km, two leopards called Alda and Ginny, mother and daughter, are now finally experiencing the space, safety, and natural habitat of their forever home. On this, International Leopard Day, Born Free is proud to announce the successful... more
Heading back home?
The lions Vasylyna and Nikola embarked on a significant journey on 25 April as they boarded a Martinair Cargo 747 freighter aircraft headed for South Africa. This remarkable flight marks a new chapter in the lives of these majestic creatures that travelled from Felida, the... more
Riyadh Dry Port welcomes first Jubail train
The maiden train carried its load of 78 teu to Riyadh Dry Port along the Saudi Arabia railway line that connects Jubail Commercial Port with the East Train Network. The maximum capacity for a single trip on the railway is 140 teu. This alternative enhances the connection... more
A second 737-800 freighter for Kenya Airways
GA Telesis (GAT), a leader in integrated aviation services, has delivered the second of two Boeing 737-800SF freighters to Kenya Airways. The aircraft is part of the GA Telesis' owned fleet and was delivered to Kenya Airways as part of a two-aircraft transaction. The GA... more
East Africa: better links to port of Mombasa
The feasibility study for the 256 km multinational East African expressway is set to start soon, the East African Community (EAC) said. The expressway will run from Kisumu (Kenya) to Kakira (Uganda) and involve rehabilitating the existing two-lane single carriageway to... more
A cold chain centre for Kigali
In response to growing demands in the Rwandan market, AGL Rwanda is building a new 5,000 sqm warehouse in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Development on the site began in March. Valued at USD 10 million, the facility will be designed as a central cold chain and perishable... more