Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reportedly proposed integrating the Middle Corridor with East Africa’s major maritime trade routes via Kenya’s ports of Port Mombasa and Port Lamu. #Kazakhstan #Kenya #logisticscorridor #trade #infrastructure

As global markets become increasingly fragmented, Egypt is positioning itself as a major logistical and industrial gateway linking North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan Africa. #Egypt #Africalogistics #tradegateway #SuezCanal #SupplyChain

Egypt has sent medicines and medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak. #Egypt #medicalsupplies #Ebola #Congo #Uganda #healthcare

Egypt is witnessing steady growth in Arabian horse exports to Arab and European markets, supported by strong veterinary standards and disease-free certification. #Egypt #Arabian_horse #trade #exports #Veterinarysevices

Africa is accelerating efforts to strengthen intra-African trade, but infrastructure gaps, customs inefficiencies, and logistics bottlenecks continue to hinder growth. #HellmannWorldwide #Logistics #Intra_AfricanTrade #DPWorld #FMCG

On February 28, the global geopolitical landscape changed significantly after the tensions in the Middle East intensified. Its impact quickly spread beyond the immediate region, affecting trade flows across both Eastern and Western markets. #Kenyatrade #MiddleEastwar #FIATA #AstralAviation

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) announced on Sunday, May 24, 2026, that 5,440 food export consignments weighing a combined 280,000 tons were shipped between May 16 and May 22 by 1,484 exporting companies. #Egypt #NFSA #AlexandriaPort #DamiettaPort #foodexport #shipping

Turkey’s state-owned energy company #BOTAS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy’s #Edison to explore collaboration in natural gas and liquefied #naturalgas (LNG), Reuters reported, citing a company statement issued on Sunday, May 24, 2026. #LNGcooperation #Turkey #Italy

“Since the escalation of the conflict in the #MiddleEast, UNHCR relief item shipment volumes have remained steady, although the booking of some sea shipments has been delayed due to maritime disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz," said Carlotta Wolf, spokesperson for #UNHCR. #humanitarian_aid

In the early hours at ports such as Shanghai, Ningbo or Shenzhen, container cranes load vessels bound for Africa with machinery, electronics, construction materials, vehicles, pharmaceuticals and industrial equipment. #China_Africa #oceantrade #Hapag_Lloyd #Hellmann #Maersk #shipping

CIM has signed a major contract for the modernisation of Line 5, the railway line connecting Nairobi Central Station to Embasaki Village, as part of efforts to improve rail transport in the Nairobi metropolitan area. #CIM #5railway #project #France_Kenya #partnership

At Biashara Afrika 2026, Mohamed Diop stressed trade corridors, digital systems and skills, as he and Wamkele Mene signed an MoU to support intra-African trade. #AfricaGlobalLogistics #AGL #AfCFTA #MoU #intraAfricantrade

The project includes a 1.5-km runway, taxiways, terminal and safety upgrades, with timelines, funding and community safeguards in place. #MaasaiMaraAirport #infrastructure #KenyaAirportsAuthority #kenya #KAA

A customer would place an order and then wait for a phone call from a delivery rider asking for directions. Homes often did not have clear street names or exact addresses. Deliveries were guided by landmarks instead of maps. #Africa #Ecommerce #logistics #jumia #DPWorld

Kenya’s flower exporters are grappling with soaring air freight costs, disrupted cargo routes, and growing global competition as geopolitics reshape the economics. #Kenyaflowerfarms #JKIA #cargoroutes #council #aircargo

Jumia inaugurated a new 10,000 m² logistics centre in Thiaroye, Senegal, on May 21, 2026, to consolidate its operations, improve fulfilment efficiency, reduce delivery costs and strengthen its nationwide logistics infrastructure. #Jumia #Senegal #operations #logisticshub #African_ecommerce

The acquisition adds a 3,700 sqm cargo facility at Mohammed V Airport with temperature-controlled infrastructure for pharma and perishables. #Swissport #SwiftairMaroc #Casablanca #aircargo #deal

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has awarded Lufthansa Cargo comprehensive certification under the CEIV Pharma standard, recognising the airline’s quality standards for transporting time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. #LufthansaCargo #IATA #CEIV #aviation

DSV has opened a 30,000 square metre warehouse facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone as the company expands its contract logistics footprint across the Middle East and Africa region. #DSV #Dubai #JAFZAzone #GCC #logistics

#MSC #MediterraneanShippingCompany has expanded its intermodal logistics network in Cameroon by integrating the deep-water Port of Kribi into a comprehensive door-to-door transport solution linking Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic with international markets. #KribiPort #shipping

Scan Global Logistics and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening their decarbonisation partnership to reduce emissions in ocean freight through an investment in biofuel. #ScanGlobalLogistics #Hapag_Lloyd #biofuel_partnership #ocean #shipping

South Africa has overtaken Spain to become the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume after shipping 2.9 million tonnes of citrus in 2025, according to the country’s Department of Agriculture. #SouthAfrica #perishables #citrus_exporter #Spain #fruitexports

#DHLGroup has completed its first use of rail freight in Formula 1 logistics during the 2026 season, moving race equipment from Miami, Florida, to Montreal, Canada, as part of a pilot programme aimed at reducing dependence on road and air transport. #DHL #Formula1 #NorthAmerica #event_logistics

Hapag-Lloyd has launched its new Shefarer Program to increase women’s participation in the maritime industry through focused recruitment efforts, dedicated onboard support and better working conditions at sea. #Hapag_Lloyd #ShefarerProgram #Women #maritime #shipping

AGL has announced the launch of its first multidisciplinary Expertise Center in Kigali, marking a strategic step in strengthening operational efficiency and further advancing its pan-African business model. #AGL #Africanetwork #Kigalicenter #panAfrican #logistics

DHL Express has expanded its network of TAPA-certified facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa to 53 sites following the latest certification of its Lekki Service Centre in Nigeria. #DHLExpressSSA #Lekkifacility #TAPAcertification #Africa #logistics

AD Ports Group has announced that it will acquire Germany-based MBS Logistics for an enterprise value of €70 million, in a move aimed at strengthening its global logistics platform and expanding its presence across key international trade corridors. #AD_Ports #MBSLogistics #NoatumLogistics #Germany

The UAE-based AD Ports Group has announced the formation of the UAE’s first national shipbuilders consortium, bringing together companies across shipbuilding, vessel repair, fabrication and marine engineering to strengthen the country’s maritime industrial ecosystem. #AD_Ports #UAE #shipbuilders

Saudia Cargo has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Tibah Airports Operation Company to strengthen air cargo operations at Madinah airport. #TibahAirports #SaudiaCargo #MoU #Madinahcargo #NationalAviationSector

AD Ports Group has awarded three contracts worth a combined AED 735 million for the development of the Noatum Ports Pointe-Noire Terminal in the #RepublicoftheCongo, advancing its expansion strategy in Africa & strengthening its partnership with the #CMA_CGM Group. #ADPorts #CongoTerminal #shipping

Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, met with Qutaiba Ahmed Badawi to review the latest developments surrounding the Port of Tartous project, which is expected to play a major role in supporting Syria’s economic recovery and expanding regional trade activity. #DPWorld #Tartousport #Syria #shipping

Egypt’s Minister of Transport Kamel El Wazir inspected progress on the Western Desert Road development project during a tour of infrastructure works in Upper Egypt, according to the State Information Service. #Egypt #WesternDesertRoad #UpperEgypt #Roadexpansion #logistics

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) reported that the country handled 3,812 food export consignments totalling approximately 230,000 tonnes between May 2 and May 8, 2026, according to the authority’s 17th weekly report for the year. #Egypt #NationalFoodSafetyAuthority #NFSA #foodexports

DP World and Al Dahra Holding have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities in food security and agri-logistics across the Gulf Cooperation Council and international markets. #DPWorld #Al_Dahra #GCCfoodsecurity #agri_logistics #UAE www.logupdateafrica.com/logistics/dp...

The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) reported stronger economic ties between Egypt and France, with total trade exchange reaching $2.96 billion in 2025, a 1% increase compared to $2.94 billion in 2024. #Egypt #France #bilateraltrade #CAPMAS #trade

Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected the expansion of Mars Egypt’s factory in 6th of October City on May 11, 2026 as part of a broader tour of industrial and production facilities aimed at supporting Egypt’s manufacturing and export growth strategy. #Egypt #Mars #FMCG #MarsEgypt #trade

Riyadh Cargo has expanded its international footprint by appointing three new General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) partners across key markets in Egypt, India and United Arab Emirates. #RiyadhCargo #GSSA #UAE #India #Egypt #aircargo

Qatar Airways Cargo is expanding cargo capacity across Africa as part of a wider network growth programme spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. #QatarAirwaysCargo #Boeing #aviation #tradelanes #freighternetwork

Global air freight rates were largely stable last week after the sharp increases seen over the previous two months, according to the latest data from TAC Index. #Global #airfreight #US #TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex www.logupdateafrica.com/air-cargo/gl...

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics recorded Group revenue of EUR 3.7 billion in fiscal year 2025, compared with EUR 3.8 billion a year earlier, while total shipment volumes increased slightly to approximately 21 million. #Hellmann_Worldwide #Logistics #CSRDprinciples #ecommerce #Grouprevenue

#Breeze has warned that ongoing instability across key maritime trade corridors, including the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Persian Gulf, is revealing significant shortcomings in marine cargo war insurance coverage that the industry can no longer view as merely hypothetical risks. #maritimeinsurance

Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel have started their first joint initiative on sustainable ocean freight, with the companies aiming to reduce around 3,000 tonnes of CO₂e emissions in 2026 through the use of sustainable marine fuels (SMF). #Hapag_Lloyd #Kuehne_Nagel #lowcarbonshipping #sustainable #SMF

In a historic diplomatic shift that signals a new era of cooperation between East Africa and Europe, Kenya and France have signed 11 comprehensive agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across strategic sectors. #Kenya #France #Kenya_economy #agreement #financial

Kenya Airways has been selected by FedEx as its ground handling partner, marking the first time the American carrier has chosen the airline for such operations. #KenyaAirways #FedEx #American_airline #cargoairports #partnership

DHL Express has expanded its Time Definite International portfolio with the launch of Heavy Weight Express (HWX), a new express air cargo solution for shipments weighing up to 1,000 kilogrammes per piece and 3,000 kilogrammes per shipment. #DHLExpress #HeavyWeightExpress #aircargo #globaltrade #HWX

The landscape of #Africanlogistics witnessed a significant milestone this week as #AstralAviation Ltd officially inaugurated its newest weekly freighter service. This strategic route connects Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling logistics hub, with Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. #Nairobi #Asmara #logistics

DP World has launched an end-to-end insurance solution for cargo war risks for businesses trading through the Middle East, as conflict-related disruptions continue to impact shipping, aviation, and inland logistics across the region. #DPWorld #MiddleEastcargo #warrisk #logistics #policystructure

EFL Global has appointed Rooso Ramachandran as its Global CEO, strengthening the organisation’s focus on global collaboration, customer centricity and execution across markets. #EFLGlobal #GlobalCEO #ChiefExecutiveOfficer #aircargo #globallogisticsnetwork

West Africa operations lifted joint venture profits while rising demand for AI-related cargo supported higher air freight utilisation across Africa routes. #AP_Moller #Maersk #Africa #financial #Asia

Mohamed Farid Saleh announced that Egypt is seeking to strengthen its economic cooperation with Belarus by promoting technology transfer and joint manufacturing initiatives aimed at positioning Egypt as a regional production hub for Belarusian industries. #Egypt #Belarus #bilateraltrade #industries