Cargo

ETHIOPIAN ADD CAIRO TO IT’s AIR CARGO NETWORK

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ETHIOPIAN ADD CAIRO TO IT’s AIR CARGO NETWORK

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics, one of the business units within the Ethiopian Airlines Group, says it will begin freighter operations to Egypt’s capital Cairo starting next week. The operations would take the number of Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics destinations in Africa near to 24.  “Cairo to become 34th African freighter destination for Ethiopian Airlines as it starts weekly freighter flights as of July 4, 2023,” Ethiopian announced The airline currently covers more than 130 international…

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NIGERIA AIRFREIGHT SUBSECTOR TO GETS BOOST WITH NEW COLLABORATION

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NIGERIA AIRFREIGHT SUBSECTOR TO GETS BOOST WITH NEW COLLABORATION

Peacock Aviation and Turkish Airlines agrees lowest possible air freight rates on a wide range of general and special goods in Nigeria Nigeria Airfreight subsector is set to have a boost after top firm agreed to work together. This firm which include Peacock Aviation and Allied Services Limited will partner with Turkish Airlines Cargo. The aim is to help deliver efficient and on-time cargo services. The deal will help guarantee shippers in Nigeria the lowest possible air freight rates…

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NEW CARGO TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TANZANIA

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NEW CARGO TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TANZANIA

Tanzania government set to sign contract with korea firm for the construction of a new cargo in Lake Tanganyika. Tanzania is set to sign a contract for the construction of a cargo. It will have the capacity to carry 600 passengers and 200 tonnes of cargo. While operate in the eastern side of Lake Tanganyika, it will reduce duties carried-out by the oldest MV Liemba. Deputy Minister for Transportation and communication, Atashasta Nditiye on a tour to the site said…

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GHANA CARGO TRAFFIC REACHES 21m METRIC TONNES

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GHANA CARGO TRAFFIC REACHES 21m METRIC TONNES

Ghana records positive increase in its cargo traffic. Reports from Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) revealed that a total of 21million metric tonnes of cargo was handled in 2017, which exceeded the set target of 20million metric tonnes, a 2million metric tonnes increase over the 19million metric tonnes recorded in 2016. Figures in the report showed that the gross of cargo was carted by the 1,850 vessels that called at the Tema and Takoradi ports —…

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BURKINA FASO-GHANA TO STRENGTHEN TRADE TIES

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BURKINA FASO-GHANA TO STRENGTHEN TRADE TIES

GPHA seeking improved trade relationship with Burkina Faso. During a week long trade mission to Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, organised by Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), which is aimed at increasing transit traffic between Ghana and Burkina Faso (who are Ghana’s biggest transit trade partner). Some concerns which need addressing were raised; Aiming at removing repetitive custom procedures at Ghanaian borders, Burkina Faso’s Customs are requesting to integrate its systems with those of its Ghanaian counterparts. This…

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