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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 7, 2026Africa-Europe Container Volumes Rise, But SME Forwarders Left Behind
Container volumes on the Africa-Europe trade lane are experiencing a notable recovery, with recent months posting double-digit growth after a weak January performance. According to Container Trades St
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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJun 15, 2026Persian Gulf Conflict Slams Container Trade; Recovery Looms
A geopolitical conflict in the Persian Gulf has severely disrupted container shipping between South Asia, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa, reversing strong year-start growth momentum. Trade la
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateMay 22, 2026Europe-Africa Trade Volumes Reverse: SSA Imports Collapse
Container volumes between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe have undergone a dramatic reversal in the first quarter of 2026, signaling shifting trade dynamics and demand patterns across the Atlantic-Afric
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