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ModerateJul 16, 2026Positive Freight Shipping Trends Transform Africa Trade Routes
MSC has identified several positive developments reshaping freight shipping dynamics to and within Africa, suggesting a structural improvement in continental logistics capacity and connectivity. These
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 8, 2026HMM Launches Hub-and-Spoke Network in Africa
South Korean container carrier HMM has launched its first hub-and-spoke network service, marking a strategic shift in African maritime connectivity. The MA2 (Mediterranean-Africa) service establishes
The Loadstar#hub-and-spoke-network#ocean-freight#africa-shipping
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 4, 2026Asia and Africa Absorb 50% of New Global Container Capacity
The global containership fleet expanded by 1.84 million TEU in the past 12 months, representing a 5.7% increase and bringing total capacity to 33.9 million TEU. Significantly, more than half of this n
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