Africa
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Supply Chains
Commentary: LifeBank Nigeria saves lives in Africa
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Air Cargo
US trade agreement talks with Kenya get underway
The Trump administration notified Congress that it will begin bilateral trade agreement talks with the East African country.
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American Shipper
US will start trade agreement negotiations with Kenya
The East African country is “an important strategic partner of the United States, and there is enormous potential for us to deepen our economic and…
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American Shipper
US sets in motion trade sanctions on Mali
The Office of Foreign Assets Control said the action will block property of individuals helping to destabilize the West African country.
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Logistics
Commentary: Modernizing Africa’s logistics capacity, one startup at a time
Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa - and what will likely occur in the next few years.
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Startups
Egyptian trucking marketplace brings efficiency gains in chaotic market
Digital business-to-business freight marketplaceTrella helps reduce costs by automating logistics processes.
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Business
Universal Africa Lines adds Port Houston to its liner service
The Netherlands-headquartered shipping line Universal Africa Lines (UAL) recently added Port Houston’s City Docks to its liner service that connects the Gulf of Mexico and…
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Supply Chains
Commentary: The challenges ahead for food supply chains
Brian Aoaeh writes about changes that need to be made to the food supply chain to deter food waste and food loss.
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Economics
The relevance of African free trade agreement in the context of U.S. trade aspirations
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will boost trade between African partner states by removing tariffs. This helps the U.S. improve trade relations as…
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News
Today’s pickup: Microgrids to play key role in EV scalability; 3PL winnowing to come not from digital disruption
Microgrids may become an essential part of the scalability of elec
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