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
Logistics and CargoDHL announces price hike in UAE, to be effective from 2020Pritam BordoloiSeptember 25, 2019November 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 25, 2019November 1, 2019 With the price adjustment, DHL expects to invest in infrastructure and technology... Read more
LogisticsMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueTechnology uptake drives African logistics innovationBharath KumarSeptember 23, 2019December 6, 2019 by Bharath KumarSeptember 23, 2019December 6, 2019 African logistics companies are driving innovation using drones, mobile phone apps, and blockchain... 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
LogisticsIn a first, Brazil logistics operator Rumo given large rail contractInternational Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 With corruption scandal-hit larger companies out of the view, smaller firms are bagging huge logistics contracts... Read more
LogisticsDP World to spearhead $10 bn hyperloop project in IndiaInternational Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 Once implemented, the project will reduce the 150 km Mumbai-Pune travel time to 23 minutes... Read more
Ports and ShippingJurong Port: Singapore retains top clean fuel bunkering port spotInternational Finance DeskJuly 30, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 30, 2019December 23, 2019 The new facility has a capacity to store up to 252,000 cubic metres of clean, low-sulphur petroleum... Read more