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Admiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, met with a high-level delegation from A.P. Møller – Mærsk Group, led by Vice President Camilla Jain Holtse, at the Irshad building in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt, to discuss avenues of joint cooperation.
#SCA #RedSeacrisis #Maersk #SuezCanalAuthority #supplychains #RedSea #Egypt #ShippingAdmiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, met with a high-level delegation from A.P. Møller – Mærsk Group, led by Vice President Camilla Jain Holtse, at the Irshad building in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt, to discuss avenues of joint cooperation. #SCA #RedSeacrisis #Maersk #SuezCanalAuthority #supplychains #RedSea #Egypt #ShippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMRabiee, Mærsk discuss joint cooperation amid Red Sea developmentsRabiee stressed on the importance of the Suez Canal to the sustainability of global supply chains.0 Comments 0 Shares 28 Views 0 ReviewsPlease log in to like, share and comment! -
CEVA Logistics has launched a low carbon Less Than Container Load (LCL) ocean freight service between France and Ivory Coast, reducing COâ‚‚ emissions by 84% compared to conventional ocean freight.
#CEVALogistics #IvoryCoast #Abidjan #oceanfreight #LCL #CMACGM #France #CEVAFORPLANET #supplychains #logisticsCEVA Logistics has launched a low carbon Less Than Container Load (LCL) ocean freight service between France and Ivory Coast, reducing COâ‚‚ emissions by 84% compared to conventional ocean freight. #CEVALogistics #IvoryCoast #Abidjan #oceanfreight #LCL #CMACGM #France #CEVAFORPLANET #supplychains #logisticsWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMCEVA launches low carbon LCL ocean freight service to Ivory CoastThe service is designed for all types of cargo and offers weekly departures from Rouen, France to Abidjan, Ivory Coast.0 Comments 0 Shares 37 Views 0 Reviews -
The African all-cargo airline Astral Aviation carried 12.5 tonnes of humanitarian cargo, including 9.5 tonnes of life-saving vaccines, on a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)-chartered B737-400F to Aden International Airport in Yemen from the airline's hub in Nairobi on May 11, 2025.
#Astral #AstralAviation #humanitariancargo #lifesavingvaccines #UNICEF #AdenInternationalAirport #Yemen #Nairobi #PortSudan #UnitedNationsChildrensFund #AirCargoThe African all-cargo airline Astral Aviation carried 12.5 tonnes of humanitarian cargo, including 9.5 tonnes of life-saving vaccines, on a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)-chartered B737-400F to Aden International Airport in Yemen from the airline's hub in Nairobi on May 11, 2025. #Astral #AstralAviation #humanitariancargo #lifesavingvaccines #UNICEF #AdenInternationalAirport #Yemen #Nairobi #PortSudan #UnitedNationsChildrensFund #AirCargoWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMAstral delivers vaccines to Aden; resumes flight to Port SudanAstral’s operations to Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport remain suspended.0 Comments 0 Shares 35 Views 0 Reviews -
Hapag-Lloyd reported a 15 percent increase in group revenue at $5.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025 on higher transport volumes and freight rates.
#Hapag #HapagLloyd #Q12025 #freightrates #Shipping #HanseaticGlobalTerminalsHapag-Lloyd reported a 15 percent increase in group revenue at $5.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025 on higher transport volumes and freight rates. #Hapag #HapagLloyd #Q12025 #freightrates #Shipping #HanseaticGlobalTerminalsWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMHapag maintains 2025 outlook, Q1 net profit up 45% on higher ratesWhile volume increased 9% to 3.3 million TEU, freight rate was also up 9% at $1,480/TEU in Q1 due to strong demand.0 Comments 0 Shares 28 Views 0 Reviews -
Jumia, the leading pan-African e-commerce platform, announced the expansion of its logistics service, Jumia Delivery, to Nigeria.
#Jumia #Nigeria #JumiaDelivery #ecommerce #logistics #AfricaJumia, the leading pan-African e-commerce platform, announced the expansion of its logistics service, Jumia Delivery, to Nigeria. #Jumia #Nigeria #JumiaDelivery #ecommerce #logistics #AfricaWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMJumia expands delivery service to NigeriaFollowing success in Côte d’Ivoire, Jumia Delivery launches in Nigeria with plans to enter more key markets.0 Comments 0 Shares 36 Views 0 Reviews -
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of China have agreed to reduce tariffs on imports and exports w.e.f May 14, 2025, for an initial period of 90 days.
#DonaldTrump #US #China #tariffs #Chinesegoods #Americanimports #UnitedStatesofAmerica #ShippingThe Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of China have agreed to reduce tariffs on imports and exports w.e.f May 14, 2025, for an initial period of 90 days. #DonaldTrump #US #China #tariffs #Chinesegoods #Americanimports #UnitedStatesofAmerica #ShippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMUS, China agree to reduce tariffsU.S. will lower tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%; China will reduce duties on American imports to 10%.0 Comments 0 Shares 64 Views 0 Reviews -
The prospect of a large scale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Houthi militia in Yemen would flood the market with shipping capacity and cause a global collapse in freight rates – but the situation remains far from certain.
#Xeneta #RedSea #Houthis #US #SuezCanal #freightrates #containershipping #shipping
The prospect of a large scale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Houthi militia in Yemen would flood the market with shipping capacity and cause a global collapse in freight rates – but the situation remains far from certain. #Xeneta #RedSea #Houthis #US #SuezCanal #freightrates #containershipping #shippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMShips returning to Red Sea could cause collapse in rates: Xeneta"Global TEU-mile demand would decline 6% if container ships begin sailing through the Red Sea and Suez Canal again."0 Comments 0 Shares 60 Views 0 Reviews -
The Nairobi-based African all-cargo airline Astral Aviation has suspended all humanitarian flights to Sanaa International Airport in Yemen and Port Sudan New International Airport.
#Astral #AstralAviation #Africanallcargoairline #humanitarianflights #Nairobi #SanaaInternationalAirport #Yemen #PortSudan #AirCargoThe Nairobi-based African all-cargo airline Astral Aviation has suspended all humanitarian flights to Sanaa International Airport in Yemen and Port Sudan New International Airport. #Astral #AstralAviation #Africanallcargoairline #humanitarianflights #Nairobi #SanaaInternationalAirport #Yemen #PortSudan #AirCargoWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMAstral suspends all humanitarian flights to Sanaa and Port SudanAstral is still operating to Aden International Airport in Yemen.0 Comments 0 Shares 110 Views 0 Reviews -
Maersk reported an eight percent revenue growth to $13.3 billion with EBIT increasing to $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025 from $177 million in 2024.
#Maersk #RedSea #revenuegrowth #EBIT #EBITDA #shipping #supplychainsMaersk reported an eight percent revenue growth to $13.3 billion with EBIT increasing to $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025 from $177 million in 2024. #Maersk #RedSea #revenuegrowth #EBIT #EBITDA #shipping #supplychainsWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMMaersk Q1 EBIT zooms to $1.3bn, maintains 2025 outlookMaersk has maintained its 2025 guidance of underlying EBITDA of $6-9 billion and underlying EBIT of $0-3 billion.0 Comments 0 Shares 34 Views 0 Reviews -
Kuehne+Nagel, a global leader in logistics, today announced the appointment of Leon Diradourian as its new Managing Director for the GCC+ Cluster, effective June 1st, 2025. This strategic move underscores Kuehne+Nagel's commitment to fostering growth and development within this dynamic and strategically important region. The GCC+ Cluster encompasses Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
#KuehneNagel #MiddleEast #ManagingDirector #logistics #Bahrain #Iraq #Jordan #Kuwait #Oman #Qatar #SaudiArabia #UnitedArabEmiratesKuehne+Nagel, a global leader in logistics, today announced the appointment of Leon Diradourian as its new Managing Director for the GCC+ Cluster, effective June 1st, 2025. This strategic move underscores Kuehne+Nagel's commitment to fostering growth and development within this dynamic and strategically important region. The GCC+ Cluster encompasses Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. #KuehneNagel #MiddleEast #ManagingDirector #logistics #Bahrain #Iraq #Jordan #Kuwait #Oman #Qatar #SaudiArabia #UnitedArabEmiratesWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMKuehne+Nagel Names Diradourian to Head Middle East OperationsKuehne+Nagel names Leon Diradourian as new Managing Director for Middle East, effective June 1, 2025.0 Comments 0 Shares 92 Views 0 Reviews
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