Kenya's capital, Nairobi, is the second most congested city in the world. To reduce congestion, Nairobi County has proposed car-free Wednesdays and Saturdays in two of the busiest parts of the city. 10 Jul 2018
Small and medium-sized transport companies have to make administrative or operational changes every time there is a significant hike in the fuel price. For businesses operating on tight budgets - as so many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do - this can be particularly challenging. 9 Jul 2018
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Airbus' new Global Market Forecast 2018-2037 reveals that the world's passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4% per year, driving a need for 37,390 new passenger and freighter aircraft. 6 Jul 2018
The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig), which advocates for the mutual interests of around 100 national and international airlines in the areas cargo, passenger, and charter, has welcomed Miat Mongolian Airlines to the association. 5 Jul 2018
Earlier this year, it was widely reported that Zambia had passed a statutory ruling which instructed firms (affecting mostly mining), to transport at least 30% of its heavy and bulk freight volumes by rail. 4 Jul 2018
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The Federal Association of German Air Traffic Industry (BDL) along with various other organised associations addressed the challenges the air cargo industry is facing at a recent joint air cargo industry talk in Berlin, Germany. 3 Jul 2018
Cities across Europe are taking steps to become increasingly car-free. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is aiming for 80% of all trips to be made on foot, by cycle or using public transport by 2041, while Copenhagen authorities are aiming for three quarters of all trips to be made in these ways by 2025. 3 Jul 2018
Domestic low-cost carrier, FlySafair has signed on as a platinum sponsor for the Girl Fly Programme in Africa (GFPA) Foundation's 2018 Aviation and Space Camp which introduces more than 120 high school girls from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to the aviation industry. 2 Jul 2018
After more than a decade of debate, the expansion of London's Heathrow airport has been given the green light after MPs voted in favour of the government's plans to add a third runway. Construction could begin as early as 2021. However, in all the deliberation over costs and connectivity, the biggest losers from this decision have been largely left out of the discussion - the poor. 2 Jul 2018
Ticket bookings for inaugural non-stop flight to New York have been low since opening in January, according to Kenya Airways (KQ), but it remains optimistic sales will pick up from August. 29 Jun 2018
Dodoma City Council (DCC) has announced that it will sign a contract to start construction of its major bus terminal at Nzuguni area, some 20km from the city centre en route to Dar es Salaam. 26 Jun 2018
Smart cities may seem like a futuristic concept, but their benefits are rapidly becoming evident around the world. Africa is no exception, with many of the approaches and technologies which combine to form a smart city being applied from Cape Town through to Cairo. 22 Jun 2018
At the recent Sapics Conference which took place in Cape Town, the organisation launched Africa's first professional body for supply chain management. 21 Jun 2018
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About 100 truck drivers from Izusa Carriers have ceased striking after they signed a resolution agreement, drafted and presented by Innovative Staffing Solutions, with the Motor Transport Workers Union (MTWU). 20 Jun 2018
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Airbus and the government of Côte d'Ivoire will together support the development of the country's aerospace industry after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The development of the country's aerospace industry has been identified as strategic for its economic development. 20 Jun 2018
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says domestic and international airlines operating in Nigeria sold tickets worth N505.2bn in 2017. 18 Jun 2018
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Millennials think Uber has removed the need for car ownership and that owning a car in the near future will be irrational. However, new research indicates that the complete takeover is yet to happen. 18 Jun 2018
Royal Cape Yacht Club is set to celebrate its young sailors this weekend at the Youth Regatta, taking place from 16-17 June 2018, in partnership with the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI). 15 Jun 2018
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The City of Cape Town (COCT) is in the process of constructing six more roads as part of its Congestion Management Programme. 15 Jun 2018
This is the fifth article in our series, Moving the Masses, about managing the flow of crowds of individuals, be they drivers or pedestrians, shoppers or commuters, birds or ants. 14 Jun 2018
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