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(12 articles)Nigeria eyes competitive maritime hub status across Africa
The Director General of the International Maritime Organization's Nigerian counterpart (IMION) has articulated a strategic vision for Nigeria to establish itself as a competitive maritime and logistic
Selecting Clearing & Forwarding Agents in Nigeria: Best Practices
DHL has published guidance on selecting clearing and forwarding agents in Nigeria, a critical decision point for companies importing or exporting goods through West African trade corridors. This instr
A.P. Moller Acquires Moroccan 3PL Globex to Expand Africa Operations
A.P. Moller, the Danish conglomerate and parent company of Maersk, has announced its acquisition of Globex, a third-party logistics provider based in Morocco. This strategic move represents a signific
Kenya Railways Expands Courier Services to Compete in Parcel Market
Kenya Railways is pursuing strategic expansion into the courier and parcel delivery market, seeking to capture a larger share of a high-growth segment traditionally dominated by specialized logistics
Kenya SGR Hits 50M Tonne Milestone in Freight Growth
Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway has achieved a significant operational milestone by surpassing 50 million tonnes in cumulative freight volume, representing substantial growth in the country's inland ra
Ethiopia Freight Liberalization: What it Means for Logistics
Ethiopia is considering liberalization measures that would open its freight and logistics sector to greater market competition and foreign participation. This policy shift represents a significant str
Grindrod Accelerates Regional Transport Strategy Across Africa
Grindrod Ltd, a major African logistics operator, is prioritizing growth in its regional transport business as part of a strategic repositioning to capitalize on expanding trade corridors across south
DHL Modernizes Kenya Warehousing with Tech-Driven Efficiency
DHL's initiative to redefine warehousing operations in Kenya represents a significant modernization effort aimed at strengthening the company's logistics capabilities in East Africa. By integrating ad
Nigeria's $4B Transport Gap: Why Multimodal Solutions Matter
Nigeria's logistics sector is hemorrhaging approximately $4 billion annually due to fragmented, inefficient transportation infrastructure that relies heavily on single-mode operations. Stakeholders—in
Durban Port Leads Global Port Improvement Rankings
Durban Port has achieved recognition as the world's most improved port, reflecting significant operational enhancements and modernization efforts at one of Africa's critical maritime infrastructure as
South Africa Road Freight Sector Demands Policy Reforms
South Africa's road freight sector is advocating for comprehensive policy reforms to address structural inefficiencies that are undermining the nation's logistics performance and broader supply chain
CEVA Expands Nigerian Air Cargo Operations via EFL Partnership
CEVA Logistics has announced a strategic partnership with EFL to expand its air cargo operations in Nigeria, marking a significant move to strengthen its footprint in West Africa's logistics market. T