Logistics Update Africa

🍎 #PerishableLogisticsAfrica2025 is here to rewrite the future of African exports. With the theme “Fresh future: Building export infra for perishables,” the sixth edition of the conference dives deep into: ❄️ Cold chain gaps 🚛 Multimodal logistics challenges 🌍 Solutions for global access We’re creating a platform for farmers, exporters, and logistics providers to come together, exchange ideas, and unlock solutions to make African perishable exports thrive. 📅 When: April 1, 2025 📍 Where: Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi It’s time to connect, collaborate, and innovate for a resilient and sustainable perishable export system. 💡 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d4gdSPHf Let’s keep Africa’s fresh produce moving forward! 🥦 African Airlines Association (AFRAA) | International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Shippers Council of Eastern Africa | TradeMark Africa | Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) | Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC Kenya) | Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya | Kenya Airports Authority | Saudia Cargo | Brussels Airport | Swissport | FRA CargoHub | Fraport AG | Ostend-Bruges Airport | Mitchell Cotts Group | Africa Logistics Properties | Astral Aviation Ltd | Liege Airport Hactl - Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited

At the industry leadership panel discussion during the Air Cargo Forum (ACF) by The International Air Cargo Association TIACA in Miami, a question about consolidation in the forwarding industry attracted some interesting perspectives from speakers representing both the airline and the forwarding industries. ↗️Shipper-forwarder-airline relationship ↗️Fragmentation in the forwarding industry ↗️Is bigger the better? Scroll down to listen. Watch the full edited panel discussion here - https://lnkd.in/gstQndgc STAT Times Logistics Update Africa Indian Transport & Logistics News Asok Kumar Jan Krems Glyn Hughes Jyothi Shankaran Parijat Sourabh/Jha Rajarshi Chatterjee Nikitha Sebastian Nikita Takkekar Libin Chacko Kurian Renju Raju Sukhadaa Dhopeshwarkar Priyo Patra #aircargo #forwarding #logistics #freighters #globaltrade #freight #aviation

With the arrival of the dredger Willem Van Rubroeck this month, DP World has began the maritime construction of $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane in Senegal. The project is set to transform Senegal’s trade infrastructure, marking a significant step in positioning the African country as a major hub for global commerce. 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/diyAUN9J “We believe in Senegal’s economic potential and fully support the government’s ambitions for the nation. The Port of Ndayane will elevate Senegal and impact trade across the African continent. We are proud of our achievements with the Port of Dakar, and Ndayane marks the next level—positioning Senegal as a key trade hub for the region. Our plans extend beyond the port. We will develop an economic zone near the port and Blaise Diagne International Airport, which is expected to create even more employment than the port itself,” said DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem after a recent meeting with Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. British International Investment, #DPWorld #PortofNdayane #PortinSenegal #Senegal #WestAfricacentreoftrade #Africaecommercehub #investmentsinAfrica #globalcommerce

📢#HighlightsofThisWeek 👇 ◾ African Development Bank leads $1.2bn loan for Tanzania rail project ◾ Chaotic start to 2025 expected for container shipping: DHL ◾ Astral Aviation Ltd’s new B737F delivers FIA rally cars to Kigali ◾ African Development Bank approves €330mn loan for Cameroon ◾ African Development Bank approves $165mn to develop Madagascar roads ◾ Air Cargo safety boosted with International Air Transport Association (IATA) Device Assessment Program Max magor Ndiaye, Myriam Ouazzani, Niki Frank, DHL Global Forwarding, UNITED STATES MARITIME ALLIANCE LIMITED, Harold Daggett, FIA – Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, RwandAir Ltd, Sanjeev Gadhia SERGE MARIE N'GUESSAN, African Development Bank Group, Solomon Adegbie-Quaynor, Brendan Sullivan #Tanzaniarailproject #AfricanDevelopmentBank #DHL #AstralAviation #FIArallycars #RallyCars #AirCargo #Cameroon #Kigali #Madagascarroads #IATA #newsletter #weeklydigest #topnews #weeklynews #weeklynewsletter #headlines #weeklyhighlights #ThankYouForYourSupport #thankyou

🌸 #FlowerLogisticsAfrica2025 is all about breaking barriers and creating a smooth supply chain to the world. With the theme “Floral runways: securing access to global markets,” the seventh edition of the conference is focused on: ✈️ Tackling air cargo capacity crunches ❄️ Bridging cold chain and infra gaps 🌍 Ensuring African flowers reach their global destinations with ease 📅 When: March 31, 2025 📍 Where: Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi If you’re a flower grower, exporter, or logistics player, this is your moment to create impact and spark change. 🌹 Let’s build a brighter future for floriculture together. 💡 Register now: https://lnkd.in/deNTyG2F Let’s make African flowers bloom globally! 🌸 Kenya Flower Council | African Airlines Association (AFRAA) | International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Shippers Council of Eastern Africa | TradeMark Africa | Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Kenya Airports Authority | Saudia Cargo | Brussels Airport | Swissport | FRA CargoHub | Fraport AG | Ostend-Bruges Airport | Mitchell Cotts Group | Africa Logistics Properties | Astral Aviation Ltd | Liege Airport Hactl - Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited

Vanguard recently handled the intricate logistics of delivering a 171-tonne, 50-metre cold box from Walvis Bay Port, Namibia, to a copper mine in Solwezi, Zambia, according to an official release from Vanguard. 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dTQMNAsy “The route was extremely challenging. Road obstructions and furniture had to be removed or adjusted to accommodate the load. Overnight parking and stopping were complicated by the limited availability of lay-by areas. Poor road conditions and severe congestion often forced our convoy to travel at speeds of just 2–5 km/h. We also had to cross various borders, navigate bridges, by-passes, towns, and tight corners, which required the expertise of the whole team,” says Juan Johnson, Field Manager, Vanguard. #Vanguard #Logistics #WalvisBayPort #Namibia #Solwezi #Zambia

The Port of Los Angeles processed 884,315 TEUs in November, a 16 percent increase over the previous year. Eleven months into 2024, the port has moved 9,375,735 TEUs, 19 percent ahead of its 2023 pace. 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/day3Hbsx “We are well on pace to exceed 10 million container units for only the second time in our 117-year history,” says @Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles. “It’s a remarkable milestone that we owe to the collective efforts of our partners: the women and men of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, our trucking community, terminal operators, rail partners and many others whose efforts continue to elevate the Port of Los Angeles to new heights.” Port of Long Beach, #PortofLosAngeles #PortofLongBeach #Freightos #DonaldTrump #ILA

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced three North Europe Transatlantic services, effective from February 2025, which will be operated together with CMA CGM, COSCO SHIPPING Lines, Oriental Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and EVERGREEN LINE as part of a vessel sharing cooperation. 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/d_VP47Fu “AS ONE, we look forward to our new collaboration with CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen in the Transatlantic trade starting in February 2025," says Jeremy Nixon, CEO, ONE. "We will be combining our collective fleet deployment and market experience to provide a comprehensive and reliable end-to-end customer service offering across all the key TA market sectors.” #OceanNetworkExpress #ONE #CMACGM #COSCOShippingLines #OrientalOverseasContainerLine #EvergreenLine #NorthEurope #NorthEuropeTransatlanticservices

CMA CGM will build and deploy a brand-new zero emissions inland transport solution in Vietnam: a 100 percent green electricity barge coupled with dedicated charging infrastructures supplied by a new solar farm at GEMALINK terminal in Cai Mep (25 percent owned by CMA CGM Group). 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dsfMjHwc Christine Cabau Woehrel, Executive Vice-President, Assets and Operations, CMA CGM says: “It has been a great achievement to design and promote this project with Nike’s partnership for commitment of usage in Vietnam waterways. We are looking forward to duplicating and adapting this innovative solution with other cargo owners wishing to find solutions towards more sustainable transport modes.” CEVA Logistics, #CMACGM #Vietnam #Nike #electricbargesolution #Gemalinkterminal #greenelectricity #CaiMep #BinhDuong 

🌸 Save the Date! 🌸 We’re excited to announce the Flower and Perishable Logistics Africa 2025 event! Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest trends, innovations, and solutions in the perishables logistics industry. 📅 Date: 31st March – 1st April 2025 📍 Location: Emara Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya This event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the future of flower and perishable logistics in Africa. Don't miss out on networking, learning, and discovering how the industry is evolving! Stay tuned for more details coming soon! Priyo Patra | Renju Raju | Reji John | Libin Chacko Kurian | Jyothi Shankaran | Sukhadaa Dhopeshwarkar | Parijat Sourabh/Jha | Rajarshi Chatterjee | Nikitha Sebastian | Nikita Takkekar | Nimisha Ravariya | Arbind Patel | Anshul Tiwari #FLA2025 #PLA2025 #FlowerLogisticsAfrica #FlowerLogisticsAfrica2025 #PerishableLogisticsAfrica #PerishableLogisticsAfrica2025 #Logistics #Perishable #Flowers #SaveTheDate #AfricaLogistics #EventAlert