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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Hapag-Lloyd eyes return to Suez Canal transit
He expressed hope that Hapag-Lloyd would fully resume services through the canal, emphasizing the waterway’s importance to global supply chains.
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Maersk targets full Suez Canal return by March 2027
Ahmed Hassan, senior vice president at Maersk, said the group continued revising sailing schedules to allow more services to pass through the canal.
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DHL heavyweight shipments rise 10.5% across sub-Saharan Africa
Inbound growth concentrated in technology and automotive reflects African markets importing finished components and equipment.
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Guinea approves US$336M loan for Labé-Tougué highway
The Labé-Tougué corridor lies within the Fouta Djallon highlands, Guinea’s principal livestock and potato-producing zone.
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Sierra Leone launches national shipping company with China’s Zhejiang Xiehai
The launch comes as foreign companies handle much of the international shipping serving African economies.