UNCTAD set to celebrate 60th anniversary
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The 60th anniversary of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will center on the Global Leaders Forum themed “Charting a new development course in a changing world” (12-14…
Dubai World Trade Centre economic output reaches about $5 billion
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), a global leader in the events and exhibitions industry, has once again demonstrated its significant impact on Dubai’s economy in 2023.
Cote d’Ivoire joins Arab-Africa Trade Bridges
The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) General Secretariat announced the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire as a new member of the program.
South Africa initiates dispute complaint regarding EU citrus fruit
South Africa has requested WTO dispute consultations with the European Union concerning certain aspects of the regime imposed by the European Union on the importation of South African citrus fruit.
WTO forecasts rebound in global trade
Global goods trade is expected to pick up gradually this year following a contraction in 2023 that was driven by the lingering effects of high energy prices and inflation, WTO economists said…
USAID launches Africa trade desk
Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers.
CGTN’s GSV: Asia’s vision for collaboration, global responsibility
“The center of gravity of global economic development is shifting to Asia. With the rapid rise of Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, Asia has now become the most dynamic…
Africa Global Logistics officiates AGL Lobito Terminal operation
Africa Global Logistics (AGL), one of the logistics and port operators in Africa, officially launched the activities of its subsidiary AGL Lobito Terminal (ALT) in Angola.
International trade set to recover in 2024
After facing declines over several quarters, international trade is poised for a rebound in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
UNCTAD announces first ever global supply chain forum
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) 2024 is set to provide a crucial platform for leaders and experts to discuss the changing landscape of international trade…
DP World expands freight forwarding in Sub-Saharan Africa
As part of its rapidly expanding end-to-end portfolio in sub-Saharan Africa, DP World now proudly operates 18 freight forwarding offices in the region, with plans to open a further 18 offices by…
Enhancing logistics services in Ethiopia and beyond
As the world celebrates today’s international women’s day, March 8, New Business Ethiopia has conducted exclusive interview with the youngest female country representative of DHL Ethiopia, Kidist Teklu Kemeshi.
MSC showcases innovative solutions for fresh produce industry
At the recent Fruit Logistica conference in Berlin, which took place recently, MSC, a world leader in container shipping, and logistics provider, showcased its unwavering commitment to support the fresh product sector…
WTO 13th Ministerial Conference concludes in in Abu Dhabi
World Trade Organization (WTO) members concluded the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi today with the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration setting out a forward-looking, reform agenda for the organization.