International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment of up to $50 million in Lagos Free Zone to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s first deepsea port-based, private special economic zone. #InternationalFinanceCorporation #IFC #LagosFreeZone #Nigeria #Tolaram

With e-commerce set to reach $40.49 billion in market size by 2025, Africa is redefining global digital commerce, led by a surge in mobile-first solutions, smartphone adoption, and tech-savvy consumer demand. #Ecommerce #Africa #Jumia #Kapu #KuehneNagel #globaldigitalcommerce #smartphoneadoption #mobilefirstsolutions

African air cargo faces challenges due to limited connectivity, profitability, and slow policy implementation. While demand grows, infrastructure, regulation, and workforce development lag. Technology and collaboration are key to unlocking the industry's potential, as stakeholders seek to optimise operations, safety, and trade. #AFRAA #KenyaAirways #AviAssistFoundation #Maureva #ACIAfrica #XCRAirport #aircargo #Africanaircargo

DP World’s ports and terminals handled a record 88.3 million TEUs in 2024, up 8.3 percent year-on-year, despite macroeconomic headwinds and concerns over the outlook for global trade. #DPWorld #containershandled #Shipping #macroeconomic #globaltrade

Uncertainties around tariffs are reshaping global trade flows, forcing container logistics players to rethink sourcing strategies and market access. #ContainerxChange #US #DonaldTrump #Traders #globaltrade #Shipping

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics announced the appointment of Lee I'Ons as the new Regional CEO for the India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region and member of the International Executive Board, effective April 1, 2025. #Hellmann #HellmannWorldwideLogistics #SouthAfrican #Asia #MiddleEast #Africa #logistics

AD Ports Group signed a shareholders’ agreement with the CMA CGM Group, through its subsidiary CMA Terminals, to jointly develop, manage and operate the New East Mole multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire, Congo-Brazzaville. #ADPortsGroup #CMACGMGroup #CMATerminals #PointeNoirePort #Congo #shipping

Kenya flower growers are recommended to expand beyond Europe, build direct trade relationships with retailers, target specific market segments, pack at source, innovate in packaging and adopt a hybrid approach for sea and air freight. #Kenyaflower #Kenyanflowersector #Europe #airfreight #trade #Kenya

Ship capacity in deadweight tonnes transiting through the Panama Canal between September 2024 and January 2025 was 10 percent lower than the 2019-22 average, according to the latest update from BIMCO. #PanamaCanal #PanamaCanalAuthority #DonaldTrump #China #BIMCO #shipping

Maersk reported a net profit of $6.09 billion for 2024, up 56 percent from $3.9 billion in 2023, driven by growth across all segments and significantly improved profitability. #Maersk #shipping #freightrates #Logistics #terminalbusiness

Astral Aviation announced the appointments of two general sales agents (GSAs) to enhance its global presence and service delivery. #AstralAviation #NetworkAviationGroup #HITCargoAsia #aircargo #China

Hapag-Lloyd will use green financing for the 24 large container ships it ordered in October 2024. #HapagLloyd #Hapag #China #Sinosure #shipping #greenfinancing