Month: <span>October 2023</span>

Google on Thursday unveiled the first cohort for its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ program. The 11 startups, picked from a vast pool of innovative talent, are using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence to address both Africa’s challenges and …
Google announces 11 African startups for inaugural Africa AI First Accelerator program

… outstripping supply.
Logistics support for a booming Kenyan coffee industry has … roasted beans between SMEs in Kenya with industrialised nations. This … . Customised logistics solutions include temperature-controlled platforms and flexible shipping options, …
From crop to cup: Logistics key to revitalising Kenyan coffee industry

Jamaican vehicle fleets will need to transition to LTE connectivity safely, taking a new step towards modernizing their technological infrastructure.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, October 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Over the past year, telecommunications …
Geotab’s 3G and LTE capabilities can improve the efficiency and safety of Jamaica’s vehicle fleets after the 2G shutdown

… the recent Air Cargo Handling & Logistics conference in Athens, … farmers in Kenya.
“During a disaster, the air cargo industry … Kumar, head of air freight for DB Schenker. “LVMH … Lars Droog, director global logistics and sustainability for Cytek …
Air cargo execs are ‘failing to face up to the emissions challenge’

The seven winners of The Sustainable Flight Challenge, the industry-first sustainability initiative launched by global airline alliance, SkyTeam, have been announced at an awards event held at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. 
Launched in 2022, The …
Press Release: SkyTeam reveals Sustainable Flight Challenge winners

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPD – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totalling 7,290,000 shares, an increase of 5. …
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPD) Short Interest Up 5.5% in September

… a gap in the freight sector.
Kenya-based Astral Aviation is … customer for Embraer’s E190F cargo conversion, with delivery scheduled … tonnes).
The Nairobi-based freight specialist is also taking delivery … , expanding the airline’s cargo footprint in Africa.”
The …
Astral To Become Launch Customer For E190F Cargo Variant

Air Tanzania, in partnership with Boeing [NYSE: BA], celebrated a historic moment today with the arrival of its inaugural fuel-efficient 737 MAX single-aisle jet. In a significant feat, Air Tanzania has become the first airline in Africa to take delivery …
Air Tanzania Welcomes Its First Boeing 737 MAX, Paving the Way for African Aviation Expansion

… international intervention look like?
Kenya’s national police force has … CBwIlAOSyd— . . (@DrAlfredMutua) July 29, 2023
“Kenya has recognized and increasingly sees … of Defense will assist with “logistics, equipment, billeting, basing, airlift, …
Why Kenya is sending police officers into Haiti

… Operations Manager Adidas, Puma Kenya pictured holding the Puma … shipping and taxes. The price difference has raised questions among Kenyans … adds that transport and shipping costs have also gone … called WAMA International identified Kenya as a potential market …
Luxury brands race to open stores in Kenya, but who is buying?