All Africa articles
-
NewsOpinion editorial: unlocking African trade through the power of air cargo
When most people think about aviation, they imagine passengers boarding planes, business travellers in transit, or families reunited. What they rarely consider is what lies beneath – the tonnes of goods that move in the belly of aircraft, silently powering global trade and driving economic transformation
-
NewsAfrican airfreight costs remain high
The cost of aircraft fuel remains high in Africa compared to other regions of the world and geopolitical issues heighten the risk of further rises, while cargo handling delays are increasing storage costs at airports
-
InsightsAfrican carriers rise above trade barriers
African air cargo carriers face ongoing political and economic challenges, but they equally have promising growth opportunities
-
NewsEthiopian begins China-Spain cargo route
Ethiopian Airlines has begun operating a cargo charter route from Macao International in China to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Spain
-
NewsAstral postpones European AOC plans
Kenyan freighter operator Astral Aviation has postponed plans to acquire an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for Europe to focus more on its operations in Africa and Asia
-
NewsTread carefully when going multimodal
Embracing multimodal logistics offers opportunities, but disrupting traditional transport roles requires careful relationship management with other logistics stakeholders
-
NewsAir Bonanza Express adds world’s largest helicopter for relief cargo
African charter service provider Air Bonanza Express has added a Mi-26T heavy transport helicopter offering to cater for humanitarian cargo operations
-
NewsRoyal Air Maroc targets cargo on reinstated Beijing flights
Royal Air Maroc is hoping its recently reinstated flights to Beijing will attract a range of exports out of Africa
-
InsightsTrade constraints trouble African air cargo market
Africa’s air cargo market is still constrained by trade barriers and challenges as well as geopolitical conflict, but there are positive changes happening
-
NewsKenya Airways focuses on 737-800Fs and considers widebodies
Kenya Airways has reiterated its interest in Boeing 737-800 freighters and also suggested it may acquire widebody freighters in future
-
NewsEmirates SkyCargo and Astral team up to grow in Africa
Emirates SkyCargo and Kenya-based freighter operator Astral Aviation have signed an MoU that will examine how to boost connectivity to Africa
-
NewsWidebody freighters still in demand for e-commerce market
The e-commerce market is changing and with this comes demand for widebody aircraft able to fly long distances with a high payload
-
NewsScan Global Logistics adds presence in Tanzania
Fast growing Scan Global Logistics has opened an office in Tanzania as it looks to capitalise on agriculture, mining and infrastructure projects
-
NewsKale to develop Africa’s first Airport Cargo Community System
Kale Logistics will develop Africa’s first Airport Cargo Community System (ACCS) for use by Mozambique Airport Handling Service
-
NewsEthiopian Cargo grows 777 freighter fleet
Ethiopian Cargo has added a new Boeing 777 freighter to its fleet to help it continue to grow global operations
-
NewsChallenge Group expands network to Africa
First Challenge Group flight to Nairobi. Photo: Challenge Group Challenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya. The new route launched on December ...
-
NewsACS assists in largest rhino relocation conservation project
Photo: Air Charter Service Air Charter Service (ACS) has assisted in what is understood to be the world’s largest rhinoceros relocation conservation project. Last month, in conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, ACS helped in the transportation of 39 white rhinoceroses from Namibia ...
-
NewsAstral adds second 737-400F
Image source: Astral Aviation Kenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-400 freighter leased from Avmax Group as it continues to modernise its fleet. The freighter operator said in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday November 27 that the 737-400F was delivered on Thursday ...
-
NewsSwissport becomes Saudia Cargo handler at Nairobi Airport
Photo: SwissportSwissport has struck a deal with Saudia Cargo to serve as the airline's ground handling agent at Nairobi Airport in Kenya.The Switzerland-headquartered ground handler will handle all aspects of ground support, including cargo handling, loading and unloading and special care for temperature-sensitive products.Saudia Cargo operates eight weekly flights to ...
-
NewsSwissport opens Johannesburg Airport pet lounge
Swissport has opened a dedicated area for handling unaccompanied pets at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa in a bid to improve animal welfare and transport operations.The Pet Lounge for the import and export of unaccompanied pets is separate from Swissport's general air cargo warehouse and features a ...