The Nigerian federal government presented in Abuja its first national policy on land transport. The document provides for a better link between roads, railways, ports, inland waterways and urban transport in order to...
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Ethiopia: ApexBrasil opens first permanent office in Africa in Addis Ababa
The Brazilian trade and investment promotion agency ApexBrasil opened its first permanent office on the African continent in Addis Ababa. This establishment should facilitate trade between Ethiopian and Brazilian companies and...
Senegal: Air Senegal acquires Boeing 737-800
Air Senegal announced the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 with the support of the State of Senegal. The aircraft must integrate the company's fleet and will be used in particular to transport the flame of the Olympic Youth Games Dakar 2026. Air Senegal has...
Intra-African trade: DHL and Absa extend their SME support programme
DHL Express and Absa Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the GoTrade programme in sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative must provide small and medium-sized enterprises with training, logistical tools and access to financial solutions to help them...
International trade: United States extends AGOA until 2028
On September 1, the US Congress approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The scheme, which grants preferential access to the American market for certain African products, must now be signed by the President...
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines could order up to 10 Boeing cargo aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines would be close to an agreement with Boeing to acquire up to 10 long-haul cargo aircraft. The company already operates 12 Boeing 777F and simultaneously develops its cargo capabilities through the extension of its fleet and the...
Maritime transport: MSC partially resumes transits via the Suez Canal
MSC has decided to partially re-establish transits via the Suez Canal on a limited number of services linking East and West. This decision comes after a new assessment of the safety and operating conditions in the Red Sea, while the...
Air freight: SolitAir expands its network in Africa with two new destinations
The Emirati cargo company SolitAir is strengthening its presence on the African market with the opening of connections to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Hargeisa, Somaliland. This expansion brings its African network to 20 destinations in 16 countries and aims to support...
Morocco: 134 MDH logistics zone in El Argoub
The Moroccan Logistics Development Agency (AMDL) has launched technical studies and monitoring of the development of the future economic and logistical activity area of El Argoub, in the province of Oued Eddahab. The project must strengthen the ecosystem...
Ivory Coast: the dry port site of Ferkessédougou exceeds 30%
The Ferkessédougou dry port site in northern Côte d'Ivoire exceeded 30 per cent, according to the authorities. Planned for the end of 2028, this infrastructure must strengthen the logistical organization between Abidjan, the north of the country and the states of...