There’s a conversation happening in boardrooms, port authorities, and government ministries across three continents. It’s about a trade route that doesn’t fully exist yet but is already reshaping how freight forwarders think about the future. The India Middle East Europe corridor, known as IMEC, is one of the most ambitious logistics infrastructure projects of our…
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Month: June 2026
Tanzania Logistics: How Dar es Salaam Connects Six Landlocked African Markets
For many international freight forwarders, Tanzania is often viewed simply as a destination market in East Africa. In reality, the country plays a much larger role in regional trade. Thanks to its strategic location, extensive transport corridors, and access to the Indian Ocean, Tanzania logistics has become a critical link connecting several landlocked economies to…
Data Ownership in Supply Chains: Who Controls the Information That Moves Global Trade?
A shipment leaves a factory in Shenzhen destined for a retailer in Rotterdam. As it moves through the supply chain, hundreds of digital records are generated. The shipper uploads booking details to a logistics platform. The freight forwarder enters operational data into a transportation management system. The carrier records transit milestones. Customs authorities process declarations….
What Makes the Port of Sudan a Gateway for East African Trade
The logistics landscape in Northeast Africa has undergone major changes over the last few years, yet one thing remains clear: Port Sudan continues to hold enormous strategic importance for regional and international commerce. For companies involved in freight forwarding in Sudan, the port remains a critical link connecting African markets with the Middle East, Asia,…



