The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has reported a significant recovery in vessel traffic, marked by the passage of the container ship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, the largest vessel to cross the canal in two years. The ship measures 399 metres in length, 54 metres in width, with a draft of 13.5 metres, and a capacity of 17,859 TEUs. Its successful transit demonstrated the canal’s full readiness to handle mega ships safely and efficiently, following months of regional instability that had slowed maritime movement through the vital route. #SuezCanal #CMACGM #CMACGMBenjaminFranklin #Africa #Shipping

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has officially announced the handover of its Chair position to Roos Bakker, Manager of Business Development & Contract Management at ICTS Europe, during the Air Cargo Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Bakker succeeds Steven Polmans, ushering in a new chapter of leadership as TIACA continues its mission to represent and connect all sectors of the global air cargo industry. #TIACA #AirCargoForum2025 #AirCargo #ICTSEurope #AbuDhabi #globalaircargo

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) confirmed that its Chief Executive, Wilson Kwong, will be leaving the company in January 2026. #HongKongAirCargoTerminals #Hactl #MTRCorporation #HongKong

As South Africa faces economic pressure and evolving consumer preferences, CHEP South Africa is driving resilience across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The company’s collaborative logistics models, efficient pallet pooling systems, and customer-focused strategies are helping retailers, manufacturers, and distributors remain agile in a challenging market. #CHEP #SouthAfrica #FMCG #logistics #supplychain #FMCGefficiency

In the third quarter of 2025, the logistics company DHL Group achieved earnings growth despite ongoing trade conflicts. Revenue declined 2.3 percent to EUR 20.1 billion, “driven by currency effects and lower volumes on routes to the United States.” #DHL #logistics #DHLGroup #UnitedStates #DHLExpress #DHLGlobalForwarding #DHLSupplyChain #DHLeCommerce

EU–Ethiopia Business Conference in Paris, highlighted its Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as a principal platform for facilitating international investment and boosting economic ties with the European Union. #EuropeanUnion #SpecialEconomicZones #Europen #SEZs #investments #Paris #Ethiopia

The government of the Union of the Comoros launched the Maritime Corridor and Regional Trade Facilitation Project on 27 October 2025 in Moroni, with $137 million in financing from the African Development Bank Group. The project, which aims to modernise port infrastructure, facilitate trade, and strengthen regional connectivity, was officially inaugurated by President Azali Assoumani. #Comoros #AfricanDevelopmentBank #maritimecorridor #infrastructure #tradefacilitation #regionalconnectivity #portmodernisation #developmentfinance

Nigeria has taken a major step toward transforming its transport landscape as the Federal Executive Council approved the country’s first-ever National Land Transport Policy. The initiative aims to modernise the sector, promote innovation, and strengthen regional competitiveness across Africa. #Nigeria #Africa #FederalExecutiveCouncil #NationalLandTransportPolicy #innovation #regionalcompetitiveness

Emirates announced it will add a fifth daily service between Dubai and Cairo starting 1 December 2025, increasing to a daily frequency from 1 February 2026. #Emirates #Cairo #Dubai #cargo #Boeing #Boeing777 #SkyCargo #Egypt #connectivity #AirCargo

Global air cargo volumes rose by 4% in October compared to the same month last year, according to Xeneta. The increase was stronger than expected but came alongside warnings of a slowdown in global trade, with Europe–North America volumes falling 6%. Analysts said this drop could be a sign of weaker trade activity worldwide, a trend that could affect Africa’s growing air cargo sector which depends heavily on international demand. #Xeneta #Globalaircargo #aircargo #Africa #Europe #NorthAmerica #globaltrade

CMA CGM announced on 4 November 2025 that it will register ten new 24,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships under the French flag, with deliveries starting in 2026. #CMACGM #LNGvessels #Frenchflag #Frenchlaw #Shipping

FedEx Corp. released its 2025 Global Economic Impact Report on November 4, 2025, announcing that the company generated $1.6 billion in direct and indirect economic activity across the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, and Africa (MEISA) during fiscal year 2025. Produced with Dun & Bradstreet, the report outlines how FedEx’s operations supported regional trade, employment, and innovation, with Sub-Saharan Africa highlighted as a region of growing opportunity. #FedEx #Africa #MEISA #economicimpact #AI #logistics #trade #innovation