MACS upgrades Maputo service
ShippingPRESS RELEASE – MACS has upgraded its existing Maputo service which connects Europe with Maputo in Mozambique. By changing the vessel rotation the German carrier has shortened the transit time.Read more
Ceva rebrands AMI and Manica in Africa
Project logisticsPRESS RELEASE – Effective per 2021, Ceva Logistics is rebranding the African freight forwarders AMI and Manica as Ceva Logistics following their acquisition last summer. Exceptions are Manica in Zimbabwe, Malawi and the borders, which...Read more
UHL and Marguisa create joint venture to continue Africa services
ShippingUnited Heavy Lift and Marguisa have established a joint venture called United Marguisa Lines to continue their joint services to Africa. “The first year of the joint sailings has proven valuable to many clients and...Read more
Mammoet moves massive 7,100-tonne mining plant in Africa
MiningPRESS RELEASE – Mammoet has transported the heaviest piece of mining equipment to be moved in Africa to date, a 7,100-tonne Wet Concentrator Plant. The weight of the machine equals that of 550 double-decker buses. Read more
Bolloré extends air bridge between Europe and Africa
Air cargoPRESS RELEASE – Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bolloré Logistics is extending its special weekly cargo freight service between Europe and West Africa until 31 July 2020.Read more
UHL names DUO Shipping as exclusive agent for Turkey
AfricaUnited Heavy Lift (UHL) has signed an agreement with DUO Shipping to be the company’s exclusive commercial representative in Turkey. The contract takes immediate effect and will help the German project carrier to expand its...Read more
UAL Fortitude commences first sailing on new Mediterranean service
New servicePRESS RELEASE – On June 24, the UAL Fortitude will commence its first sailing on Universal Africa Lines’ new liner service between the Mediterranean and Black Sea to West Africa.Read more
CEVA wants to become the largest freight forwarder in Africa
LogisticsCEVA Logistics has launched a large-scale expansion plan for the African market with the goal to become a leading, continent-wide player. As a first step, the freight forwarder has acquired local logistics expert AMI Worldwide,...Read more
Universal Africa Lines opens new chartering desk in Denmark
ShippingPRESS RELEASE – Universal Africa Lines (UAL) has established a new chartering desk in Denmark to serve the oil and gas industry with breakbulk transport to Africa.Read more
Saipem secures new offshore contracts worth USD 500 million
Offshore constructionPRESS RELEASE – Saipem has been awarded several EPCI contracts in various countries around the world with a total value of USD 500 million. The first EPCI contract has been awarded by Saudi Aramco in...Read more
Total awards Bourbon logistics contract in Namibia
Oil&GasTotal E&P Namibia has selected Bourbon Marine & Logistics to support a deep offshore exploration campaign in South Namibia in 2020. The contract is a welcome addition for the financially struggling company which recently suspended...Read more
JGC, Fluor and TechnipFMC to build Africa’s largest LNG project
LNGA consortium of JGC, Fluor and TechnipFMC have won the tender for Africa’s largest liquefied natural gas project that could cost USD 33 billion to build. Scheduled to commence operations in 2025, the Rovuma LNG...Read more
Marguisa and United Heavy Lift open joint service to West-Africa
Marguisa Shipping Lines and United Heavy Lift have teamed up, opening a new joint project cargo and breakbulk service between Europe and Africa. The new joint service agreement is effective since the 1st of June, 2019....Read more