African markets and business updates

Maersk has stopped accepting bookings that combine Shipper Owned Containers (SOC) with its inland services from Hungary to Far East Asia. The restriction takes effect immediately and covers destinations within the E2/E scope. Maersk introduced the measure because of limited inland network capacity. The carrier also needs to prioritise the repositioning of its own equipment. […] Maersk has stopped accepting bookings that combine Shipper Owned Containers (SOC) with its inland services from Hungary to Far East Asia. The restriction takes effect immediately and covers destinations within the E2/E scope. Maersk introduced the measure because of limited inland network capacity.…

Maersk has announced three blank sailings ahead of China’s Golden Week holiday period. The carrier expects cargo demand to decline during the holiday. It also anticipates reduced workforce availability for cargo operations. Maersk said it will introduce structural changes and alternative routings to limit disruption. The measures aim to improve supply chain predictability before, during […] Maersk has announced three blank sailings ahead of China’s Golden Week holiday period. The carrier expects cargo demand to decline during the holiday. It also anticipates reduced workforce availability for cargo operations.…

MSC has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Far East to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean. The rates will apply from 1 September to 14 September 2026. The origin scope covers all Far East ports, including ports in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. New MSC FAK rates All amounts are in […] MSC has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Far East to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean. The rates will apply from 1 September to 14 September 2026. The origin scope covers all Far East ports, including ports in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. New MSC FAK rates All amounts are in US dollars.…

DP World has announced the opening of a new 11,514 square metre dedicated warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, marking the latest milestone in the expansion of its integrated contract logistics network across Southeast Asia. The facility is the first of two planned warehouses in Malaysia, with a second location […] DP World has announced the opening of a new 11,514 square metre dedicated warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, marking the latest milestone in the expansion of its integrated contract logistics network across Southeast Asia.…

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Canada has ended its latest trade negotiations with the United States and will impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on U.S. goods in response to new American duties on Canadian products.

Maersk has announced updated Intermodal Fuel Fee levels for truck transportation in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The carrier introduced the temporary fee on 1 April 2026. It applies under the Export Fuel Surcharge (EFS) and Import Fuel Surcharge (IFS) codes until further notice. Maersk attributed the measure to rising global energy […] Maersk has announced updated Intermodal Fuel Fee levels for truck transportation in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The carrier introduced the temporary fee on 1 April 2026. It applies under the Export Fuel Surcharge (EFS) and Import Fuel Surcharge (IFS) codes until further notice.…

Samsung says the event will bring the core Galaxy S26 experience, from camera to AI, to a wider audience. Table of contents When is the Samsung Galaxy event? How to watch the Samsung Galaxy event What will Samsung announce at the event? Samsung Galaxy S26 FE expected specs Could Samsung also announce the Galaxy Tab S12? What Samsung has confirmed so far Samsung is holding a Galaxy Event on August 27, 2026. The company has not named the phone yet, but everything points to the Galaxy S26 FE. Samsung says the event will bring the core Galaxy S26 experience, from camera to AI, to a wider audience.…

Samsung is set to unveil a new Galaxy S26 series device on August 27, 2026, and everything points to this being the Galaxy S26 FE. Table of contents When is the Galaxy S26 FE coming out Samsung Galaxy S26 FE price Samsung Galaxy S26 FE price in Nigeria Samsung Galaxy S26 FE specs Camera, battery and charging Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Galaxy S25 FE Should you wait for the Galaxy S26 FE? What we still don’t know Samsung is set to unveil a new Galaxy S26 series device on August 27, 2026, and everything points to this being the Galaxy S26 FE.…

The 10 largest carriers operating in Africa accounted for 8.08 million scheduled departing seats in August 2026, highlighting the concentration of airline capacity among the largest operators in the African aviation market.