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Nationwide general strike planned on June 14; significant disruptions to air, road, rail, and other transportation services expected.   If so, will affect/interrupt all ports and airports operations and consequently results in inconveniences and delays/ cancelations of vessels/air flights. Some private port terminals apparently will NOT be affect. Event Members… Read More

“Africa is quietly putting together a free trade agreement that spans the continent. On May 30 entered into force the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) after clearing a key procedural hurdle and being ratified by the parliaments of 24 countries. The Africa Union (AU) hopes the free-trade zone will… Read More

1. First of all Mr. Saponaro, could you please tell us about yourself?     When and why did you start your career in shipping? Far too long ago! I started twenty-five years ago, working in a small branch of a freight forwarding company. It was only my… Read More

Dear friends and dear Members, As a result of long considerations I’m arrived to the conclusion that it is the time FOR ME to resign as President of this beautiful Community. After 58 years of this amazing job, that has been, is, and will be in the future the… Read More

Watch the video of the interview in French with the President of Africa Logistics Network, Mr. Alessandro Saponaro. Read this interview in English here.   “On October 12th with the visit to Gorée Island and… Read More

The new Kenya finance bill was approved after a chaotic session in Parliament and subsequently affirmed by the President. Amongst other taxes and budget cuts, the most important element for transport business is the reduction of VAT on fuel from 16% to 8%. This is to take effect immediately and… Read More

Africa Logistics Network is honored by the presence of Mrs. Iole Cisnetto as a guest speaker at our fourth Annual Meeting in Dakar.   Mrs. Iole Cisnetto is the Founder of the FONDAZIONE INSè ONLUS that manages the Children Hospital… Read More

Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 We thank God for another day… Read More

The 4th Annual Meeting of Africa Logistics Network (ALN) will be held in Dakar from October 8th  to 11th at the King Fahd Palace Hotel.   Africa Logistics Network (ALN) is one of the largest networks of freight forwarders… Read More

Africa Logistics Network (ALN) is pleased to introduce SAL Heavy Lift whom is PLA’s partner.   Thanks to the collaboration between the two networks, we are honored to announce that SAL Heavy Lift… Read More

Friday, August 3rd, 2018   We thank God for another day to make a positive impact on the world.   NATIONAL ? All 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are likely to come together to recruit foreign faculty in order to give a fillip to their global rankings. ? The… Read More

Mali Logistics Hub to fuel trade in west Africa with simplified procedures and paperless transactions Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 July 2018. Global trade enabler DP World has signed a 20year concession with an automatic 20-year extension with the Republic of Mali to build… Read More