Global market recovery continues in September 
According to data released by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), global demand, measured in ctk, increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 levels. Capacity, measured in available ctk, was up by 12.1% compared to September 2022. Growth was owed largely to... more
From Gefco to AGL
Gilles Duffaut was appointed the new director of international logistics development for AGL (Africa Global Logistics), a multimodal logistics provider, on 01 September 2023. Alongside Eric Melet, CEO of logistics and rail solutions, Duffaut will drive the development of... more
Menzies strengthens female leadership in MEAA
Global airport services provider Menzies Aviation has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of two senior members of its Middle East, Africa and Asia (MEAA) team. Lina El Mallah has been promoted to the position of senior vice president (SVP) organisation change... more
World ACD: global air cargo tonnages stabilising
Preliminary figures provided by World ACD for week 43 (23 to 29 October) show a +1% increase in global average rates and a -1% decrease in tonnages. The slight decrease in last month's last full week follows the same pattern as the previous year, characterised by a mid-month... more
Cooperation with customs authorities fosters trade
IAPH was honoured to welcome Ricardo Treviño Chapa at IAPH World Ports Conference for the launch of the first evert International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Customs Organization Guidelines on Cooperation between Customs and Port Authorities Patrick Verhoeven... more
An e-mobility partnership
Scania and ABB E-Mobility have signed a global framework agreement, whereby ABB will support Scania with its wide range of DC charging solutions – from 24 kW up to 600 kW. The agreement enables Scania to become a full solution provider for its EV customers, the truck... more
Namibia: 417 km rail upgrade
The African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved a USD 196 million loan to modernise Namibia’s rail infrastructure. The project entails building 207 km of new rail track between Kranzberg and Otjiwarongo, which includes constructing 16 bridges, renovating two stations, and... more
Royal Air Maroc – from the USA to the world
Globe Air Cargo USA and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have reinforced their long-standing GSSA contract and launched a winter schedule promotion to showcase the airline’s widespread network, including in-demand niche destinations in Africa. Royal Air Maroc operates regular flights... more
A train from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean
The Lobito Corridor in Africa is taking shape: The African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation have joined the USA and EU in support of Angola, Congo and Zambia in signing a seven-party MOU to develop the Lobito Corridor and the new Zambia - Lobito line. The new... more
Cheap Suez?
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) issued a circular in mid-October announcing an increase of between 5% and 15% in transit fees for most segments of trade vessels. Yet this surcharge, which will come into effect from 15 January 2024, will exclude container units arriving from... more