Africans will now be able to sell their local products to customers in the US through an eBay platform powered by MallforAfrica DHL locations across Africa will serve as pick-up and drop-off points Lagos - DHL announced today its partnership with MallforAfrica, a global e-commerce company, which will facilitate selling of
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African carriers register 29.4% y-o-y growth in freight volume in August
IATA hopeful on cargo yields as demand continues to soar As per the data, African carriers posted the largest year-on-year increase in demand of all regions in August with freight volumes growing 29.4 percent. This is a slight slowdown from July but still more than three times the five-year average pace
3% levy on wet cargo begins November 1, 2017
Operators in the maritime industry may have to brace for a tougher regulatory regime as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) plans to tighten safety regulations in the sector. As part of the reforms, ship registration processes will be automated and made available online. Tankers operating in the
Walmart escalates fierce battle with Amazon
Walmart acquires delivery startup Parcel to help it own New York City with same-day delivery. Walmart announced on Tuesday that it had acquired Parcel, a New York-based logistics firm. Parcel has warehouses in Brooklyn and a network of couriers that partner with brands like Bonobos to offer same-day delivery in certain areas. Walmart's acquisition
Wal-Mart buys delivery logistics startup Parcel
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday (Oct 3), it has acquired Parcel Inc, a New York-based last-mile delivery startup, as the retailer seeks to better compete with e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. Parcel, a 24/7 operation that delivers packages the same-day, overnight and in scheduled two-hour windows, was bought for
Kenya adopts Integrated Customs Managment System- (iCMS)
Customs agencies, globally, are facing the emerging dilemma of balancing demands to improve trade facilitation while at the same time meeting increasing needs for compliance. They are under pressure to deliver customer-focused services, collect accurate revenues and prevent illegal trade within the constraints of limited resources. This calls for modernization of customs
Customs Faults Clearing Agents on Destination Inspection
Lagos - The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has picked holes in the position of customs agents that Nigeria’s import and export system and the economy as a whole are vulnerable to terrorist exploitation owing to the federal government’s policy regime known as Destination Inspection (DI). The NCS has declared that DI
First passenger jet configured for cargo unveiled in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The first-ever passenger jet converted for cargo use was unveiled Monday in Alaska, and the arrival spells the end for a unique plane configured for the nation’s largest state. Alaska Airlines spent $15 million to convert three 737-700s to carry diverse cargo — everything from animals to
How UPS and FedEx plan to hire thousands of new workers to handle increased package volume around Xmas season
UPS said it expected to hire about 95,000 employees for the holiday season. The announcement marks the company's fourth straight year of seasonal hiring during the holidays. The seasonal employees would start in November and work through January, UPS said. FedEx is planning to bring on more than 50,000
Institute moves to promote professionalism in Courier and Logistics Services
Dr. Simon Emeje Lagos - In an interview with The Guardian Nigeria, Dr. Simon Emeje, who is Chairman Courier and Logistics Management Institute, which offers training on the courier, logistics, transport, and management spoke on the programmes and activities of the institute and other related issues. Excerpts: What is the institute about and