Category: Logistic

New South African government tackles logistics challenges to boost economic growth

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The South African government has announced its intention to address the country’s major logistics challenges over the next five years, seeing them as an obstacle to economic growth and development. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said at the 42nd meeting of the South African Transport Conference that “the South African logistics sector is not functioning effectively either as an economic enabler or as a social service.” In the face of these challenges, the government has set several priorities: Improve key logistics corridors: This involves tackling delays and congestion at strategic transit…

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MOL to Take Equity Stake in Alistair Group, A Leading Logistics Company in Sub-Saharan Africa – Strengthening Logistics Services in Africa

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TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that it has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in Tanzania-based Alistair Group (President: Alistair James), a cross-border logistics company serving Sub-Saharan Africa. Alistair Group has offices in eight countries in Southeast Africa. Its business centers on cross-border logistics services for truck transport of copper, cobalt, and other critical mineral resources produced in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia in inland Africa to coastal export ports. It is also engaged in customs clearance, warehouse operations, cargo handling…

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Morocco : Logistics Gets a Boost in Kenitra with Oulad Bourahma’s 44.5-Hectare Platform

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A major new project is underway in Kenitra, aimed at strengthening the region’s logistics infrastructure. The Moroccan Agency for Logistics Development (AMDL) is planning to create a large-scale logistics platform on a 44.5-hectare site located in Oulad Bourahma. This ambitious project aims to meet the growing demand for logistics services in the region, driven by the presence of several industrial zones and a dynamic economic activity. The logistics platform will offer a modern and equipped space for companies operating in the transport, warehousing and distribution sectors. A strategic location for…

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Logidoo Launches New Europe – Africa Corridor to Strengthen Senegalese Market and Economic Prosperity

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Dakar, Senegal  —  To achieve its goal of transforming cross-border trade between Europe and Africa, Logidoo, a leading pan-African logistics company, proudly announces the launch of a new logistics corridor, set to commence operations in June 2024. Partnering with Skynet for domestic operations and IRsalkom for cross-border logistics, this initiative aims to provide a seamless logistics experience for businesses, bolstering economic growth and market expansion for Senegalese  and African enterprises in line with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).   Logidoo’s new corridor will significantly boost…

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Reload Logistics Unveils New Brand Identity and Major Expansions

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The new brand embodies Reload’s commitment to constant innovation, ensuring clients receive the most efficient and forward-thinking solutions for their cargo Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, proudly unveils its new brand identity to better align with its innovative, modern approach to logistics. Founded in 2007, Reload has been strategically amassing assets across major routes and ports in Sub-Saharan Africa to provide clients with the most flexible and accessible solutions in the market. The new brand embodies Reload’s commitment to constant innovation, ensuring clients receive the most efficient…

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DT Global Europe concludes transport and logistics support project in Ethiopia

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(ATALAYAR) Funded by the European Union, the project contributes to improving the quality of regional transport, the logistics sector and climate-related social outcomes in Ethiopia DT Global Europe has successfully completed a transport and logistics support project in Ethiopia funded by the European Union and widely recognised by both the EU Delegation in Ethiopia and the main local beneficiary institutions. This project has been a major milestone in the country’s logistics reform through its contribution to improving the service of regional transport corridors, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the…

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Alonso Group Strengthens Maghreb Presence with Launch of Alonso Forwarding Morocco

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Global logistics leader Alonso Group has further expanded its international network with the launch of Alonso Forwarding Morocco. The new branch, headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic and port hub, reinforces the company’s coverage in the Maghreb region. Comprehensive Logistics Solutions Alonso Forwarding Morocco offers a complete range of logistics services, including third-party logistics (3PL). With a particular focus on maritime transport, the branch handles full container loads (FCL) and consolidated shipments (LCL). Additionally, they facilitate land transport between Morocco, the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), and the rest of Europe,…

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AGL Rwanda lays the foundation stone for the extension of its logistics warehouse in Kigali

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On April 15, 2024, AGL Rwanda, one of the country’s leading logistics operators, officially launched the extension of its state-of-the-art logistics warehouse located within the Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ). During an official visit by Diego Aponte, CEO of MSC and shareholder of AGL, accompanied by Philippe Labonne, CEO of AGL, and Nicolas Sartini, Member of the Supervisory Board of AGL, a ceremony was held to lay the foundation stone of the new warehouse, symbolizing the beginning of this ambitious project. Indeed, in March 2024, AGL Rwanda began a strategic…

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SPANISH GROUP MPG EXPANDS TO MOROCCO

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(Logis-T Africa) – The Spanish group MPG, a leading operator in maritime transport, logistics, and project cargo handling, has announced its official establishment in Morocco by opening two strategic delegations in Casablanca and Tangier. This strategic expansion aims to meet the growing demand for quality logistics services in the region and constitutes the first step towards the group’s expansion in Africa and the Middle East. A Well-Considered Geographical Choice MPG’s establishment in Morocco is not a coincidence. The group has carefully selected Casablanca, the country’s economic nerve center, and Tangier,…

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Africa Global Logistics signs contract to manage Walvis Bay Multipurpose Bulk Terminal

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On March 20, 2024, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) signed the contract to manage the Walvis Bay Multipurpose Bulk Terminal in Namibia, in the presence of Tony Stenning, Regional Director South Africa and Andrew Kanime, CEO of the National Port Authority of Namibia, Namport. This appointment follows an international call for tenders launched by Namport in January 2023. This decision demonstrates the confidence of the local authorities in AGL’s industrial project and reinforces its commitment to Africa’s economic transformations. Located on the southwest coast of Africa, the Port of Walvis Bay…

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