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
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ISCOS develops mobile tool to monitor Non-Tariff Barriers
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 granted US$160mn to buy new aircraft
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
Volvo Trucks’ five new features for enhanced productivity
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
Honda Motor Company begins making cars in Nigeria
Japan’s Honda Motor Company has begun manufacturing cars in Nigeria, said the new chief executive Takachiro Hachigo