The new Suez Canal runs a length of 72 km and can accommodate two-way traffic. (Image source: AndrejPol/Shutterstock)
The new Suez Canal has been completed and successful trial runs have been initiated by several vessels, making way for a formal inauguration of the canal on 6 August 2015
The new WAX service provides competitive transit times to and fro key markets. (Image source: Hapag Lloyd)
Global shipping major Hapag-Lloyd will offer an improved service between West Africa and Northern Europe through the Standalone West Africa Express (WAX) Service, starting 10 August 2015
NTBs come in the way of imports and the m-Ship app will keep operators, shipping lines and service providers well connected. (Image source: Lance Cunningham/Flickr)
Africa’s Intergovernmental Standing Committee on Shipping (ISCOS) has developed a mobile phone-based tool to monitor, report and resolve Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
RwandAir will look at scheduling more flights to Europe, to promote tourism. (Image source: AndrewWSieber/Flickr)
Rwanda’s commercial airline RwandAir has been granted an additional US$160mn facility from the Preferential Trade Area Bank (PTA) for the purchase of new aircraft
The Electronic Brake System (EBS) can greatly help drivers navigate in wet conditions and enable better grip on the roads. (Image source: Volvo Trucks)
Volvo Trucks has launched new features in their trucks, including the Volvo Dynamic Steering for dual front axles as well as increased front axle loads, for better mobility during construction-related activities
