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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 10h

The air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has announced the appointment of Saska Gerasimova as the new Group CEO.

#ChapmanFreeborn #ChapmanFreebornHoldings #aircharter #SupplyChain #AirCargo

Chapman Freeborn taps Saska Gerasimova as new Group Chief Executive

She joins Chapman Freeborn from a position as Senior Supply Chain Manager with Amazon Air Europe, having also worked as Fleet Director and Leasing Manager at Smartwings Group.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 10h

S J Logistics (India) has signed its first voyage charter fixture note for the Suez Express Service as it expands into direct vessel operations.

#SJLogistics #SJLogisticsIndia

S J Logistics launches maiden vessel charter connecting Africa, Gulf and India

New Suez Express Service enhances Africa-Gulf-India trade with faster, reliable containerised cargo movement.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 1d

The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and DHL Global Forwarding, the global freight forwarding division of the DHL Group, have officially inaugurated a new, advanced logistics facility at the Ras Bufontas free zone.

#DHLGlobalForwarding #QatarFreeZonesAuthority #DHL #DHLGroup #logistics

DHL Global Forwarding unveils logistics hub in Ras Bufontas free zone

The facility is specialise in air freight consolidation services supports both regional and global distribution networks.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 1d

A Boeing 747-400(BDSF) freighter operated by Istanbul-based AirACT for Emirates with flight number EK9788 crashed into the sea early Monday morning (October 20) after veering off the North Runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

#AirACT #Boeing #Emirates #NorthRunway

Freighter operated for Emirates crashes off Hong Kong runway; two dead

According to the official statement, all four crew members on board were rescued and hospitalised, while two ground staff in a handling vehicle fell into the sea and were later confirmed dead.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 1d

The newly released DHL Global Connectedness Tracker 2025 Special Update, produced in partnership with New York University’s Stern School of Business, underscores a clear trend: global trade is proving resilient despite policy headwinds and tariff tensions.

#DHL #DHLExpress

Sub-Saharan Africa leads global trade growth in DHL report

For Pearson and DHL, the path forward lies not in retreat but in adaptation to new trade dynamics that continue to define the global economy.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 3d

DP World has launched a new shipping route connecting Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates with Berbera in Somaliland, marking a significant boost to trade links across East Africa.

#DPWorld #JebelAli #Berbera #shipping #UnitedArabEmirates #EastAfrica #globalmarkets #Ethiopia #trade

DP World launches new shipping route between Jebel Ali and Berbera

DP World’s new Jebel Ali–Berbera route improves East Africa’s trade access, boosting efficiency for exporters and importers.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 4d

South Africa’s automotive sector is in transition. The sound of machinery in some factories has gone silent, replaced by uncertainty over trade barriers, import competition, and eroding local output.

#Africa #automotive #imports #Ford #Volkswagen #Toyota #MercedesBenz #factoryclosures #trade

Foreign imports, factory closures reshape South Africa’s auto industry

Once considered an anchor of industrial employment, the sector now faces its sharpest disruption in decades.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 5d

Globalisation is holding firm—and Africa is helping drive that resilience.

#Globaltrade #DHL #DHLExpress #NYUStern #Africa #UStariffs #globaltrade

Africa posts fastest trade growth as globalisation holds at record high

Sub-Saharan Africa’s exports surge; global trade defies tariff turbulence, maintaining long-distance reach

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 6d

Global airlines are heading for a loss exceeding US$11 billion in 2025, due to widespread supply chain disruptions that are delaying new aircraft deliveries and grounding existing fleets.

#Globalairlines #IATA #supplychain #jetfuel #aircraft #SupplyChain #logistics

Global airlines face $11 billion supply chain hit in 2025: IATA

Grounded aircraft, delayed deliveries, and escalating maintenance and leasing costs are increasing the cost of operations for global airlines.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 6d

According to the latest update of the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, Sub-Saharan Africa led all world regions in the first half of 2025 with a 10% year-on-year increase in trade value (in current US dollars).

#DHL #DHLGroup #DHLExpress #DHLGlobalForwarding #DHLSupplyChain

DHL commits €300 million to Sub-Saharan Africa

According to the latest update of the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, Sub-Saharan Africa led all world regions in the first half of 2025 with a 10% year-on-year increase in trade value (in current.....

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 6d

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has extended its strategic partnership with Nike, expanding the use of ONE’s sustainable shipping solution, ONE LEAF+.

#OceanNetworkExpress #Nike #shipping #biofuels #sustainableshipping #lowemissionshipping

ONE expands sustainable shipping partnership with Nike

Ocean Network Express expands its sustainable ONE LEAF+ shipping solution with Nike to cut emissions and support green goals.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 6d

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has demonstrated that high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments can successfully travel by sea, offering a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to air freight.

#ColdChainTechnologies #KuehneNagel #TevaPharmaceuticals #pharmacargo #Germany

Cold Chain Technologies secures pharma cargo on sea route

High-value pharma shipments stayed safe on Germany-to-Australia sea route using CCT’s Enshield thermal protection.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 6d

Astral Aviation has appointed Darryl Judd as Executive Director and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer (CSTO), a move aimed at strengthening the airline’s presence and operations in Africa.

#AstralAviation #Africa #cargonetwork #CSTO #globalairlinepartnerships

Astral Aviation appoints Darryl Judd to boost operations in Africa

Judd joins Astral to expand Africa’s cargo network, enhance operations, and strengthen global airline partnerships.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 7d

Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has expanded its freighter fleet by adding its ninth Boeing 777 Freighter and plans to induct three more by mid-2026.

#TurkishCargo #Boeing777F #airfreight #fleetexpansion #TurkishAirlines #cargogrowth #Istanbulhub #globallogistics

Turkish Cargo to expand freighter fleet with four Boeing 777Fs

The new aircraft will enhance operational capability through extended range, higher payload capacity, and improved fuel efficiency.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 8d

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations announced the election of a new leadership team during its 2025 Electoral General Meeting held on 10 October 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

#FIATA #freightforwarding #logistics #election #globaltrade #leadership #Vietnam

FIATA elects new global freight forwarding leadership team

FIATA acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing Presidency, Extended Board, and Chairs for strengthening the organisation’s role as the global voice of freight forwarders.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 8d

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has welcomed the ambitious $2.9 billion Port of Gauteng project, calling it a pivotal opportunity to tackle the systemic inefficiencies in South Africa’s logistics network, particularly along the congested Durban-Gauteng freight corridor.

#RoadFreightAssociation

$2.9 billion port of Gauteng project offers hope for South Africa’s logistics network

RFA backs Port of Gauteng project to integrate road and rail, improve logistics, and boost South Africa’s economy.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 8d

Africa is experiencing a new gold rush, driven not by gold itself but by critical and battery minerals, according to research and advisory firm Moore Global.

#MooreGlobal #Africa #AfricanMiningWeek2025 #goldrush #Criticalminerals #miningprojects

Critical minerals spark Africa’s new gold rush, says Moore Global

Investors flock to Africa’s critical minerals as digitalisation boosts mining efficiency and safety across the continent.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 10d

Deutsche Post has joined postal companies worldwide to support the creation of a new emoji recognising delivery workers, a profession that touches the lives of millions every day.

#DeutschePost #internationalpostalorganisations #AustrianPost #UnicodeConsortium #UnitedStates

Deutsche Post backs new emoji to honour delivery workers

Deutsche Post joins global postal companies to push for a delivery person emoji, highlighting workers’ daily importance.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 10d

Maersk and CATL have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance decarbonisation across global supply chains and strengthen CATL’s international logistics.

#Maersk #CATL #globalsupplychains #supplychain #logistics #airfreight #oceanfreight #warehousing

Maersk and CATL partner to drive green logistics and supply chain electrification

Maersk and CATL partner to electrify supply chains, boost green logistics in Africa

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 11d

The report, titled “The Value of Air Transport to the United Republic of Tanzania”, highlights how air transport continues to shape the nation’s development and strengthen Africa’s overall aviation network.

#Tanzania #Africa #IATA #trade #regionalconnectivity #aviationindustry

Aviation powers Tanzania’s growth and strengthens Africa’s connectivity: IATA

Aviation fuels Tanzania’s economy, jobs, trade, and regional connectivity, highlighting its growing role in Africa’s progress.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 11d

Inversion, a aerospace and defence technology company, has unveiled Arc, its first space-based delivery vehicle capable of transporting cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.

#Inversion #Arc #aerospace #globallogistics #logistics #hypersonictesting

Inversion unveils Arc, a space vehicle set to transform global delivery

Inversion’s Arc can deliver cargo worldwide in under an hour while enabling advanced hypersonic testing.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 12d

When Air Cargo Americas 2025 opens in Miami, it will mark a new chapter for one of the region’s key industry gatherings.

#aircargoAmericas2025 #transportlogisticAmericas2025 #exhibitorinformation #logisticsexhibitors #Miamilogisticsevent #freightsolutions #supplychainmanagement

Messe München brings new scale and scope to Air Cargo Americas 2025

Organised by Messe München for the first time, the event unites the air cargo, logistics, and project cargo sectors.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 12d

FlowerWatch has appointed Elizabeth Kimani as the new General Manager of its Kenyan offices, bringing over 20 years of experience in floriculture to the role.

#FlowerWatch #Kenya #KenyaFlowerCouncil #floriculture #supplychain #Africa

Elizabeth Kimani joins FlowerWatch as General Manager in Kenya

Kimani brings 20+ years of floriculture experience to FlowerWatch, advancing supply chain and sustainability efforts.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 13d

The Head of Egyptian Commercial Service, Dr Abdel Aziz El-Sherif, met with Saint-Gobain Egypt Chairman Ahmed Wafik in Cairo on October 7, 2025, to discuss the company’s investment projects in Egypt and its plans to double exports to African markets to 120 million euros annually.

#ECS #SaintGobain

ECS and Saint-Gobain Egypt plan to double African exports

The meeting focused on leveraging Free Trade Agreements, particularly the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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Logistics Update Africa @logupdateafrica.bsky.social · 13d

Egypt’s Investment Minister Hassan El-Khatib met Bahaa El-Ghannam, CEO of Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development, on October 7, 2025, in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation on securing strategic goods and increasing exports.

#Egypt #Investment #Exports #Strategicgoods

Egypt plans joint effort with Future of Egypt to expand exports

The two sides agreed to form a joint working group to accelerate the implementation of their initiatives

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