LogisticsKenyan startup Bwala Africa to raise $8 mn for expansionPritam BordoloiOctober 14, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 14, 2019 The startup plans to expand its business in Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania... Read more
LogisticsDubai Silk Road: World Logistics Passport launchedInternational Finance DeskOctober 14, 2019 by International Finance DeskOctober 14, 2019 The passport will offer operational and financial services benefits for shipping and business firms... Read more
LogisticsKenyan logistics startup Lori Systems expands in NigeriaPritam BordoloiOctober 8, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 8, 2019 The startup completed a successful pilot in Nigeria with companies such as Olam, Honeywell Flour Mills and Flour Mills Nigeria... Read more
LogisticsChinese robotics startup Geek Plus leads logistics revolutionPritam BordoloiOctober 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 4, 2019 Geek Plus deployed 7,000 robots and completed more than 200 smart logistics projects across four continents... Read more
LogisticsSpanish logistics firm Glovo expands in Mombasa, KenyaPritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2019 The company also plans to establish itself across all towns in Kenya... Read more
LogisticsEgyptian startup Swvl eyes global expansion after fundingInternational Finance DeskSeptember 16, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 16, 2019November 4, 2019 The startup raised $42 million in fresh capital in a Series B-2 round... Read more
LogisticsKuwait’s Agility to develop $200 mn warehouse parks in AfricaInternational Finance DeskSeptember 10, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 10, 2019December 17, 2019 The company plans to develop three warehouse parks in Abidjan in Ivory Coast, Maputo in Mozambique and Lagos in Nigeria... Read more
LogisticsBrazil privatisation: postal service, Santos port operator to be soldInternational Finance DeskAugust 22, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 22, 2019December 17, 2019 The government plans to privatise nine state-owned companies to raise $323 bn... Read more
LogisticsIF EXCLUSIVE: DHL using ‘smart’ tech for logistics excellenceInternational Finance DeskAugust 21, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 21, 2019 DHL is driving efficiencies using smart warehouse solutions by combining IoT and data analytics... Read more
LogisticsKenyan traders reluctant to use SGR, fearful of lossesPritam BordoloiAugust 6, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 6, 2019 Kenyan authorities issue directive that all cargo imports will be transported from Mombasa to Nairobi via the Standard Gauge Railway... Read more