Category: Logistic

Congo Terminal accelerates the implementation of its project to extend the port of Pointe-Noire

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Congo Terminal, a subsidiary of AGL and concessionaire of the container terminal within the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire (PAPN), is accelerating the implementation of its ambitious port extension project, which will result in an investment of more than €400 million. The objective is to anticipate the evolution of global maritime transport capacities and to position Pointe-Noire as the reference port platform in Central Africa. Thus, Congo Terminal signed a contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) at the beginning of November for the construction of the new quay of…

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African Development Bank and partners plan to make Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway a potent economic and industrial hub

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The Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway will link the cities of five major West African countries by 2030, and is set to become a powerful economic and industrial hub courtesy of the Spatial Development Initiative promoted by the African Development Bank. This 1,028-kilometre transnational coastal motorway will connect Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, while crossing through Ghana, Togo and Benin.  Work is due to commence in 2026 and is earmarked for completion in 2030, the African Development Bank revealed at an online workshop held on Thursday 22 November with all the partners associated…

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Launch of World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Expo & Summit (WAM Morocco) 2025 to Advance the Country’s Shift Towards Next-Generation Industries and High-Value Manufacturing

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WAM Morocco is organised by KAOUN International, the force behind GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest and most influential tech and AI show KAOUN International (www.KAOUN-int.com/), Organizer of GITEX, Launches WAM Morocco 2025 with Commitment and Unified Support from Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, CGEM, and AMDIE; WAM Morocco 2025 Will Spotlight Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainable Practices, Next-Gen Logistics, and AI Innovation to Accelerate Industrial Growth. The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Expo & Summit (WAM Morocco) will debut in Casablanca, with unified support to catalyse Morocco’s thriving manufacturing economy towards…

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African Medicine Manufacturers Galvanised to Demand Change at AMMTEC

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AMMTEC 2024: Igniting a revolution in African medicine manufacturing 21 November 2024 – Last night at the opening ceremony of the inaugural African Medicines Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AMMTEC 2024) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Dr Skhumbuzo Ngozwana, Board Member of the Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (FAPMA), galvanised the industry to step up and demand change. “We have to do things differently. It’s time for us to claim our space and seat at the table. Yes, progress has been painstakingly slow, but AMMTEC gives us an opportunity…

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Do You Know the Bullwhip Effect? How an Order of 10 T-Shirts Can Ruin an Entire Factory – Welcome to the Whiplash Effect!

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Imagine a simple scenario: a clothing store experiences a slight increase in demand for a trendy t-shirt design. This week, ten additional customers purchase that t-shirt. To avoid running out of stock, the store manager places a larger-than-usual order with their wholesaler. The wholesaler, seeing what appears to be an increased demand, doubles down and places an even larger order with the manufacturer. The manufacturer, in turn, interprets this as a signal to ramp up production and orders a surplus of fabric from suppliers. The result? The supply chain spirals…

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AGL to Invest $43 Million in Namibia to Support Energy Industries and Boost Infrastructure

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Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a unit of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has announced a $43 million investment in Namibia by 2030. This ambitious project demonstrates AGL’s strategic commitment to expanding logistics and energy infrastructure in Southern Africa, a region experiencing growing demand for fossil fuels and renewable energy. Investment Objectives AGL’s investment will focus on the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. This project includes the construction of a new warehouse in Walvis Bay and additional logistics infrastructure in Lüderitz, two strategic locations for importing renewable energy equipment and supporting…

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ASTEC EQUIPMENT IS REVOLUTIONISING SHIP LOADING

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Innovative equipment from Astec Industries is revolutionising the way that port-based companies handle their materials. Machines like the Astec Telestack TB52 telescopic boom ship loader and the Astec Telestack HF523 “Revolution” tracked hopper feeder are enabling logistics operators to save time, money and fuel, while increasing production rates.   Astec Telestack equipment delivers enhanced flexibility and efficiency in handling dry bulk material, whether from the pit, the port or plant. Telestack’s “All Wheel Travel” (AWT) technology is one of the most exciting developments in the bulk handling industry in recent…

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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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