While South Africa’s leading logistics and supply chain companies have made meaningful strides in automation and digitalisation, a widening automation gap threatens to leave much of the sector behind. To address this critical juncture, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) has announced its upcoming warehousing conference, designed to provide a roadmap for businesses to transition from traditional storage to high-performance distribution. Scheduled for Thursday, 9 July 2026, in

In line with their shared vision to drive growth and innovation in West Africa, Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) (https://LagosFreeZone.com) and CEVA Logistics have announced the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) agreement. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing integrated logistics solutions in Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. The agreement, which has

DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading contract logistics provider, has received unconditional approval from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal for its acquisition of three Vital Group companies: Vital Distribution Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Staffing Logistics (Pty) Ltd and Vital Fleet (Pty) Ltd. The businesses will operate as subsidiaries of DHL Supply Chain in South Africa, preserving their

The Rhenus Group has reinforced its presence in Morocco with the relocation of its Tangier office to a new 158 m² site, reflecting the company’s long‑term commitment to one of the country’s most dynamic logistics regions. The move marks an important milestone in Rhenus’ growth strategy, enabling closer proximity to customers, greater operational capacity and

Yusen Logistics Global Management Co., Ltd. (YLGM) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) celebrated the official opening of Yusen Africa (East Africa) Limited at a ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya. Operating under the brand name “Yusen Africa,” the new joint venture was formally unveiled at the event, marking the start of its operations in the East

Signalling continued confidence in KZN property fundamentals, Growthpoint expands its South African logistics footprint with flagship development. Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced construction of its new 36,830m² multi-tenanted logistics park, Tecoma Park, in the rapidly emerging Cornubia Town economic hub in KwaZulu-Natal. The major R392m development reinforces Growthpoint’s continued investment in the logistics sector and reflects its

GoCab plans to expand its operations and fleet, aiming for 10,000 active vehicles and $100 million in annual recurring revenue within the next 24 months.  Founded in 2024, GoCab was created to address a fundamental challenge across Africa: limited access to ethical financing and vehicle ownership for gig-economy workers. By combining mobility, technology, and inclusive

Johannesburg – DHL Group (“DHL”) today announced a €300+ million planned investment in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), reaffirming its long-term commitment to a region of growing strategic importance in global trade. The multi-year initiative will be deployed across DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain to expand infrastructure, enhance service capabilities, and unlock opportunities for

Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a leading provider of global logistics services, is proud to announce the opening of its new operations in Egypt. This expansion aligns with SGL’s ambitious global growth strategy and increases its foothold in one of the region’s most strategic markets. The opening in Egypt is part of SGL’s strategic focus to

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) launched the African Trade and Distribution Company (ATDC) to catalyse large scale trade in raw materials, minerals and value-added products from across Africa.  Afreximbank, through the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), established ATDC in collaboration with Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP), Equitane DMCC and the African Continental Free

Africa’s industrial and logistics market is witnessing accelerated growth, with occupancy levels for modern warehouses reaching 83% in H1 2025—up from 75% a year earlier, representing a 10.7% year-on-year increase. According to the global property consultant Knight Frank’s Africa Industrial Market Dashboard (H1 2025), the sector is recording historic occupancy highs, driven by the rapid