Ethiopian to debut flight to Geneva Published by Press Office on 8 January 2018 The route will be operated with a Boeing 787-800, one of the most technologically advanced aircraft in the carrier’s fleet family.
Global trade trends to be prepared for in 2018 Published by Greg Hewitt on 5 January 2018 If you are selling online then you need to understand how your operations and customers may be affected by advances in logistics, regulatory and enforcement changes, world events – and even climate issues.
Startup snapshot: Electric bicycles powered by the Namibian sun Published by Justin Probyn on 4 January 2018 SunCycles produces solar-powered electric bicycles and scooters, among other things.
The era of semi-autonomous vehicles is upon us Published by Bill Meahl on 12 December 2017 It’s time for the logistics industry to begin considering all the aspects of an autonomous freight transport future.
Watch: Senegal’s new airport aims to be busiest in West Africa Published by Sofia Christensen on 12 December 2017 Senegal’s new international airport opened on 7 December 2017.
Digitalisation – a potential revolution for the logistics industry? Published by Amadou Diallo on 24 November 2017 Significant progress in 3D printing may soon threaten the market.
African countries need to rethink how they trade with each other Published by Andrew Skipper on 11 September 2017 If Africa wants to change how it trades with the rest of the world, it needs to start by rethinking how it trades with itself.
An aerotropolis for Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2017 The aerotropolis, Dube TradePort’s, lofty ambitions coincide with South Africa finding its previous regional gateway role under increasing pressures.
Businesswoman builds company that thrives in Africa’s tough and remote areas Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 July 2017 ‘Plan A has never worked for any project that we’ve undertaken or invested in. I always look at plan M, N, O, P or Q.’
Profit-making idea: Potential for construction companies along Mozambique’s Nacala corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2017 New logistics corridor offers business opportunities.
DHL Express partners with Western Cape Government to deliver all donated goods to the Joint Operations Centre in Knysna Published by Staff Writer on 8 June 2017 ‘DHL have opened up their 39 locations across South Africa as additional drop-off points, where people can donate non-perishable foods and other emergency supplies.’
Warehousing entrepreneur shifts focus from Russia to Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2017 We interview Toby Selman about his big idea for grade-A warehousing in select African markets.
This simple energy solution for less than $2 a day Published by James Mwangi on 16 May 2017 Pay-as-you-go, off-grid solutions have been effective in dealing with the challenges of reaching the last mile – a task that is both expensive and logistically challenging.
Good links to the hinterland: The key to efficient overland transport Published by Patrick Claes on 28 April 2017 Rail and roads – with all their respective advantages – compete to provide the continent with an infrastructure and forge links to its ports.
