Middle East/Africa

Seko Logistics Opens Offices in Uganda, Ethiopia

December 7, 2012

Seko Logistics, a global logistics service provider, has expanded its presence in East Africa with the opening of offices in Uganda and Ethiopia.

Changing Lives Through Stronger Supply Chains

December 6, 2012

John G. Crowley, Ph.D., USAID and Dr. Iain Barton, RTT Group

U.S. Senate Votes to Ratchet Up Sanctions on Iranian Energy, Transportation Sectors

December 5, 2012

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Senate has approved new sanctions on trade with Iran's energy, port, shipping and shipbuilding sectors, designating these areas as entities of proliferation.

Judging by Global Flow of Trade, Capital, Data and People, the World's Connectedness Is 'Declining'

December 3, 2012

DHL

The DHL Global Connectedness Index, a comprehensive analysis of the state of globalization around the world, concludes that the world is less globally connected today than it was in 2007. The report, drawing on over one million data points from 2005 to 2011, documents how global connectedness, measured by international flows of trade, capital, information and people, grew robustly from the report's baseline year of 2005 to 2007, and then dropped sharply at the onset of the financial crisis. Despite modest gains since 2009, global connectedness has yet to recapture its pre-crisis peak.

A Needed Shot in the Arm for Treating HIV/AIDS in Developing World

November 29, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

When many doubted needed HIV/AIDS commodities could be delivered timely and qualitatively to hard-to-reach areas of Africa, an innovative approach to healthcare logistics proved them wrong.

Africa Attracts Businesses, But Internet Infrastructure Requires Much More Development

November 28, 2012

BCG Perspectives

Africa is becoming more attractive to manufacturers and other businesses, but the 2012 BCG e-Intensity Index reveals inconsistency in Africa. Governments of the countries moving up the rankings look to encourage internet use among consumers, businesses and within government itself because they recognize that it can be a powerful edge in the competitive global economy. Other countries risk falling further behind. Is the glass half empty or half full? This is the question that the results of the 2012 BCG e-Intensity Index pose to governments across Africa.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Resuming Daily Flights From Cape Town, South Africa

November 27, 2012

Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has resumed its winter season flights from Cape Town, South Africa.

Could Africa's Growing GDP Be Magnet It Needs for Attracting Manufacturing?

November 19, 2012

Industry Week

The strongest case Africa presents for its attractiveness to manufacturing is its GDP growth. The continent is home to six out of the top 10 countries that are experiencing economic growth, according to an analysis by the Economist. Over the past decade, it has been the second-fasting growing region in the world, averaging growth of 5.1 percent during that period.

Logistics Companies Find Much Positive About Africa, Report Says

November 9, 2012

Transport Intelligence

In terms of logistics, Africa is one of the most exciting investment opportunities anywhere in the world, according to Sub-Saharan Logistics 2012, a report from Transport Intelligence, or Ti. Its untapped natural resources are vast, and foreign direct investment has poured in as Africans' purchasing power grows.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo to Add Daily Flights Between London, Mumbai

November 6, 2012

Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo will begin daily passenger and cargo flights between Mumbai, India and London Heathrow airport, with connections to major U.S. gateways, on Oct. 29.

Middle East/Africa

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in the Middle East and Africa. The Middle Eastern region consists of 18 countries that stretch from the western borders of Turkey and Egypt to the eastern edges of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance in these regions, addressing a range of challenges such as poor infrastructure, complex customs and tax laws, unstable political climates and government controlled exchange rates - as well as capitalizing on new land and labor opportunities, particularly across Africa.