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… and asset light approach to logistics. Given the risks involved, … with a particular focus on logistics. Unsurprisingly, this also led … and incentives (vouchers, free shipping, etc.). Part of this … been successfully implemented in Kenya and is now being …
Jumia: Under-The-Radar Turnaround

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ReFit Global bags Rs 2 Cr funding on Shark Tank India Season 3
ReFit Global, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) refurbished marketplace, has raised Rs 2 crore in funding at a valuation of Rs 200 crore from investors Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh, and …
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 21, 2024)

… Sudan, according to He Liehui, vice-president of the African … locations in East Africa and the “distribution” of world shipping routes … officer of German container logistics platform Container xChange.
Shippers … – Lau said.
Some cargo also reaches Dubai by sea …
Red Sea crisis sees China’s brisk business in Africa waver under high shipping costs amid Houthi attacks

As part of its USD 300 million container terminal upgrade and expansion project, the Port of Salalah received the first four of 10 new ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes this month. Once the project is completed in the first quarter of 2025, annual capacity at the …
First cranes arrive as part of USD 300 million Port of Salalah expansion

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According to multiple local reports, Kenya Airways was among the first … over 90 international passenger and cargo flights. Qatar Airways, KLM, Air …
Lagos Airport’s Main Runway Reopens After 11 Months

KAMPALA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — A Chinese-constructed cargo center at Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport is aiding the growth of cargo exports from the East African country, a state-run air transport regulator said Tuesday.
Vianney Luggya, the Uganda …
Chinese-constructed cargo center helps growth of exports in Uganda

The Sudanese Army (SAF) has made its first major advance in 10 months of war with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), regaining control of part of the key city of Omdurman.
The armed forces say they disconnected two main bases in the city, …
Sudan’s army says makes first major advance in war with RSF

… authority indicated that Elavon Logistics Limited, situated in Nyali … alleged that the Mediterranean Shipping Line shipped the same … the contaminated consignment.
Kenya's Contaminated Sugar … “Hi, KPA releases cargo once approval has been received …
Contaminated Sugar Worth KSh 214m Impounded In Private Store Mombasa

… | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has … Boeing 737 Freighter for cargo services, planning to double … the frequency of cargo flights by April 2024. … growing trade demands between Kenya and Somalia.
Addressing operational …
Kenya Airways resumes flights to Mogadishu amid regional competition

… Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenya Ports Authority has garnered praise … payment system. This alternative cargo payment mode is set to … sums of money to Kenya.
Another trader also emphasized … to alleviate the clearing of cargo headaches. While recognizing the …
KPA’s Kargo Pay earns ovation from Ugandan traders