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(9 articles)South Africa's Logistics Network Holds Strong Amid Global Shipping Chaos
South Africa's logistics infrastructure has proven capable of maintaining operational continuity despite ongoing volatility in global shipping markets. This resilience reflects both strategic investme
South Africa, Kenya Target Trade Barriers in New Pacts
South Africa and Kenya are pursuing new bilateral and regional trade pacts designed to reduce trade barriers and facilitate smoother cross-border logistics operations. This development reflects broade
South Africa's Logistics Recovery: 2026 Inflection Point
South Africa's logistics infrastructure has experienced significant disruptions that have cascaded through regional and global supply chains, affecting manufacturers, retailers, and commodity traders.
Nigeria's Multimodal Logistics Infrastructure Lags Behind
Nigeria is facing significant challenges in developing an integrated multimodal logistics transport network, a critical infrastructure gap that undermines the country's role as a major African trade h
Ghana halts MoMo transfer fee, cuts freight forwarding costs
Ghana's central bank has suspended the 0.75% mobile money (MoMo) transfer charge, delivering a significant cost relief measure for the country's freight forwarding sector. This regulatory action remov
Ghana's GSA Launches 24-Hour Shipping to Boost Trade Efficiency
Ghana's General Services Authority (GSA) has announced the implementation of continuous, around-the-clock shipping operations as part of a broader 24-Hour Economy initiative. This policy shift represe
CMA CGM Expands Kenya Logistics Operations
CMA CGM, a global container shipping leader, is expanding its logistics capabilities and service offerings in Kenya, signaling growing confidence in East African trade corridors and regional demand. T
Nigeria Air Freight Surge Expected in 2025, MSME Exports Rise
Topship has released its African Shipping Outlook for 2025, projecting meaningful expansion in Nigeria's air freight sector and accelerated export growth from small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs
Nigeria National Single Window Cuts Cargo Clearance to 7 Days
Nigeria is implementing a National Single Window (NSW) system designed to dramatically accelerate cargo clearance timelines, reducing processing from several weeks to just seven days. This digital tra