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Emirates SkyCargo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, one of the leading cargo airlines in Africa, to explore ways to boost global trade to and from the continent.
#EmiratesSkyCargo #AstralAviation #AirCargoAfrica #UAE #Kenya #AfCFTA #AirCargo #AfricaEmirates SkyCargo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, one of the leading cargo airlines in Africa, to explore ways to boost global trade to and from the continent. #EmiratesSkyCargo #AstralAviation #AirCargoAfrica #UAE #Kenya #AfCFTA #AirCargo #AfricaWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMEmirates SkyCargo, Astral sign MoU to boost trade to and from AfricaPartnership supports the aims of AfCFTA, and the recently signed UAE-Kenya CEPA agreement.0 Comments 0 Shares 10 Views 0 ReviewsPlease log in to like, share and comment! -
The Port of Los Angeles began 2025 by processing 924,245 TEUs in January, the busiest start in the Port’s 117-year history and an eight percent increase over last year.
#PortofLosAngeles #January #CaliforniaRetailersAssociation #ShippingThe Port of Los Angeles began 2025 by processing 924,245 TEUs in January, the busiest start in the Port’s 117-year history and an eight percent increase over last year. #PortofLosAngeles #January #CaliforniaRetailersAssociation #ShippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMPort of Los Angeles starts 2025 with record JanuaryPort has been averaging more than 927,000 container units in the last seven months.0 Comments 0 Shares 4 Views 0 Reviews -
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yusen Logistics announced a new agreement for sustainable shipping solutions through ONE's green shipping service ONE LEAF+ (Low Emission-Able Freight).
#OceanNetworkExpress #ONE #YusenLogistics #ONELEAF+ #Logistics #shipping #greenshippingOcean Network Express (ONE) and Yusen Logistics announced a new agreement for sustainable shipping solutions through ONE's green shipping service ONE LEAF+ (Low Emission-Able Freight). #OceanNetworkExpress #ONE #YusenLogistics #ONELEAF+ #Logistics #shipping #greenshippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMONE, Yusen Logistics advance sustainable shipping with ONE LEAF+Yusen will offer green shipping options to customers, enabling them to simultaneously reduce their Scope 3 GHG emissions0 Comments 0 Shares 29 Views 0 Reviews -
Kenya is reshaping its trade and logistics sector with $1.7Bn UK trade and $3.1Bn UAE non-oil trade, fueled by strategic reforms and infrastructure growth.
#Kenya #kenyaflowerexport #kenyaperishablesexport #kenyatrade #kenyaUAEtrade #KenyaUKtrade #kenyacountryreport #kenyaaircargo #Kenyahorticulture #kenyalogistics #AfricaMiddleeastlogistics #Emirates #Lufthansa #Cargo #RailtransportAfrica #SwissportKenya #Etihad #KenyanrosesKenya is reshaping its trade and logistics sector with $1.7Bn UK trade and $3.1Bn UAE non-oil trade, fueled by strategic reforms and infrastructure growth. #Kenya #kenyaflowerexport #kenyaperishablesexport #kenyatrade #kenyaUAEtrade #KenyaUKtrade #kenyacountryreport #kenyaaircargo #Kenyahorticulture #kenyalogistics #AfricaMiddleeastlogistics #Emirates #Lufthansa #Cargo #RailtransportAfrica #SwissportKenya #Etihad #KenyanrosesWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMHow is Kenya becoming an important global trade & logistics hub?Kenya is reshaping its trade and logistics sector with $1.7Bn UK trade and $3.1Bn UAE non-oil trade, fueled by strategic reforms and infrastructure growth.0 Comments 0 Shares 147 Views 0 Reviews -
Magma Aviation strengthened its global presence in 2024 through strategic expansions and partnerships. The company's new global headquarters in Dublin enables it to develop better relationships with leasing companies. This strategic location is crucial, as approximately 50% of the world's aircraft are leased from Ireland.
#MagmaAviation #globalpresence #Dublin #leasingcompanies #aircraft #Ireland #AirCargoMagma Aviation strengthened its global presence in 2024 through strategic expansions and partnerships. The company's new global headquarters in Dublin enables it to develop better relationships with leasing companies. This strategic location is crucial, as approximately 50% of the world's aircraft are leased from Ireland. #MagmaAviation #globalpresence #Dublin #leasingcompanies #aircraft #Ireland #AirCargoWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMMagma Aviation enhances global presence in 2024The company's new global headquarters in Dublin enables it to develop better relationships with leasing companies.0 Comments 0 Shares 129 Views 0 Reviews -
The Port of Long Beach started the new year with its strongest January on record and its second-busiest month ever, largely driven by retailers moving cargo ahead of the anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada.
#PortofLongBeach #China #Mexico #Canada #cargo #shippingThe Port of Long Beach started the new year with its strongest January on record and its second-busiest month ever, largely driven by retailers moving cargo ahead of the anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada. #PortofLongBeach #China #Mexico #Canada #cargo #shippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMPort of Long Beach sees strong start for 2025Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 952,733 TEUs in January, up 41% from January 2024.0 Comments 0 Shares 85 Views 0 Reviews -
Network Airline Management (NAM) is aiming to strengthen the Nairobi – Liege flower corridor by increasing capacity and flight frequency.
#NetworkAviationGroup #NetworkAirlineManagement #NetworkAviation #Flowertrade #Kenya #KenyaFlowertrade #Kenyaperishablesexport #Kenyanroses #kenyaflowerexport #flowerlogistics #perishablelogistics #LiegeAirportNetwork Airline Management (NAM) is aiming to strengthen the Nairobi – Liege flower corridor by increasing capacity and flight frequency. #NetworkAviationGroup #NetworkAirlineManagement #NetworkAviation #Flowertrade #Kenya #KenyaFlowertrade #Kenyaperishablesexport #Kenyanroses #kenyaflowerexport #flowerlogistics #perishablelogistics #LiegeAirportWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMHow Network Aviation plans to boost Kenya’s flower tradeNetwork Airline Management (NAM) is aiming to strengthen the Nairobi – Liege flower corridor by increasing capacity and flight frequency.0 Comments 0 Shares 134 Views 0 Reviews -
Qatar Airways Cargo has transported a record 2,800 tonnes of flowers, equivalent to 42 million fresh-cut red roses, from Kenya and South America for Valentine's Day.
#QatarAirwaysCargo #ValentinesDay #QatarAirways #aircargo #Kenya #SouthAmericaQatar Airways Cargo has transported a record 2,800 tonnes of flowers, equivalent to 42 million fresh-cut red roses, from Kenya and South America for Valentine's Day. #QatarAirwaysCargo #ValentinesDay #QatarAirways #aircargo #Kenya #SouthAmericaWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMQatar Airways Cargo ships record 42 million roses for Valentine's Day2,800 tonnes of flowers, equivalent to 42 million fresh-cut red roses, were transported from Kenya and South America.0 Comments 0 Shares 134 Views 0 Reviews -
Africa’s shipping rates in 2024 remain 115% above pre-pandemic levels and double the 2023 average, making the movement of goods prohibitively expensive for businesses reliant on global markets.
#UNTradeandDevelopment #UNCTAD #globalmarkets #regionaltradenetwork #supplychain #Africa #tradeAfrica’s shipping rates in 2024 remain 115% above pre-pandemic levels and double the 2023 average, making the movement of goods prohibitively expensive for businesses reliant on global markets. #UNTradeandDevelopment #UNCTAD #globalmarkets #regionaltradenetwork #supplychain #Africa #tradeWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMAfrica must build strong regional trade network, diversify supply chainAfrica’s shipping rates in 2024 remain 115% above pre-pandemic levels and double the 2023 average, making the movement of goods prohibitively expensive for businesses reliant on global markets.0 Comments 0 Shares 105 Views 0 Reviews -
Kuehne+Nagel has renewed its collaboration with Acer Europe to decarbonise sea shipments by using biofuel.
#AcerEurope #KuehneNagel #shipping #seashipments #biofuelKuehne+Nagel has renewed its collaboration with Acer Europe to decarbonise sea shipments by using biofuel. #AcerEurope #KuehneNagel #shipping #seashipments #biofuelWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMKuehne+Nagel, Acer Europe renew deal to decarbonise sea shipmentsUse of biofuel to reduce emissions for Acer's sea shipments; 475 tonnes of CO2e reduced over past three years.0 Comments 0 Shares 64 Views 0 Reviews
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