DHL Group Commits More Than €300 Million to Accelerate Trade Growth Across Africa

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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 Expands into Egypt to Further Strengthen Regional Presence, Growth and Connectivity

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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

Nasan Energies to Acquire Vivo Energy’s Retail Assets in Namibia

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Nasan Energies Namibia (Pty) Ltd announced that it has agreed with Vivo Energy Namibia to acquire 53 Engen and Shell-branded fuel service stations, in a landmark transaction. The acquisition, which is subject to approval by the Namibian Competition Commission, marks a historic moment for Namibia’s energy sector. In May 2024, Vivo Energy completed the purchase

Vivo Energy Unveils VE-CEM to Power Africa’s Fleets and Equipment

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Vivo Energy, the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, announced the launch of its new VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring) solution, powered by Digital Twin technology from its strategic partner, Intangles. VE-CEM gives businesses unprecedented visibility of their vehicles and equipment, helping them predict and prevent breakdowns before they occur. By harnessing real-time

Afreximbank Launches New Entity to Promote Large Scale Trade in Value-Added Goods

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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 Warehousing Occupancy Hit 83% on the Back of Trade and Tech Surge

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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

bp South Africa Enhances Fuel Distribution Through Retail Site Upgrades

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bp South Africa – a subsidiary of global energy major bp – is undergoing a strategic transformation to modernize its services, infrastructure and customer experience across the country. In May 2025, the company launched a comprehensive nationwide upgrade of its existing service stations and announced plans to construct 40 new retail sites equipped with expanded

Unitrans Wins Rio Tinto RockStar Award for Outstanding Safety at RBM

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Exemplifying its commitment to safety as it helps businesses grow, Unitrans has won the coveted Most Outstanding Contractor Partner Safety Award at the Rio Tinto RockStars of the Year Safety Awards for the second year in a row. Unitrans, which went up against an estimated 18,000 other contractors across 35 countries in six continents to

CEVA Logistics Opens New Logistics Base in Cameroon

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CEVA Logistics continues to expand across the African continent, announcing the construction of a logistics base in the port area of Kribi, Cameroon. The 30,000 m² logistics platform is expected to open between September-January and will offer 25,000 m² of import-export container storage space and 5,000 m² of warehouse space. CEVA Logistics, a global player

Unitrans Drives Innovation to Meet Africa’s Evolving Logistics Needs

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As Africa’s logistics sector undergoes rapid change, Unitrans is solidifying its position as a trusted and forward-thinking supply chain services partner. With a focus on customer-specific solutions and a firm commitment to supporting the continent’s long-term growth, the company is delivering real impact through smart technology, data-driven strategies and strong partnerships. “The African logistics landscape

Accenture Partners on Supply Chain with Imperial Logistics

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Accenture has announced a strategic collaboration with Imperial Logistics to deliver intelligent, customer-centric supply chain transformation across the African continent. As part of the initiative, Accenture will execute Imperial’s current supply chain and control tower contracts, as well as drive new skills and capabilities into these services. This initiative is a first of its kind

A New Player in Forecourt Logistics

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Vector Express – a new offering from Vector Logistics – is enabling the channel to market for servicing forecourts and non-major retail customers nationally across South Africa. The solutions are enabled via the implementation of a dedicated fleet of vehicles optimised for the forecourt solution. “With a network of nearly 3000 sites across the country,