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Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), Walid Gamal El-Din, announced record $7.1bn in investments for the current fiscal year, including $1.8bn in the last two months. He spoke at a conference in New Cairo on the zone's role as a global logistics and industrial hub. The zone reported strong growth in revenues and cargo volumes.

21. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has deployed Hong Kong's first AI-powered driverless trucks at Kwai Tsing Container Terminal to address a chronic manpower shortage. The fleet of six electric autonomous vehicles has handled more than 8,000 container movements since January. Officials noted that the trucks can share roads with traditional vehicles without requiring designated lanes.

Capcom has released native versions of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village for the Nintendo Switch 2, moving beyond the previous cloud-based streaming options for the original Switch. These ports offer impressive performance, particularly for the 2017 title, making them among the best third-party adaptations for Nintendo's next-gen hybrid console. While Resident Evil Village experiences some frame rate inconsistencies, both games provide a solid experience for players.

14. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Kenyan transport operators have threatened a strike after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a directive mandating rail transport of cargo from Mombasa Port to Naivasha. The measure aims to reduce port congestion and improve cargo tracking. However, operators claim it is unconstitutional and will lead to job losses.

Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone received 24 new container-handling units on Monday for the Red Sea Container Terminal at Ain Sokhna, operated by Hutchison Ports. The equipment includes six ship-to-shore cranes and 18 rubber-tyred gantry cranes, designed to boost efficiency and cut emissions. As Egypt's first fully automated container terminal, it will handle up to 3.5 million TEUs annually.

20. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

The Kenya Ports Authority has introduced a 100% waiver on accrued storage and warehouse rent charges for long-stay containerised cargo at the Port of Mombasa. This one-time relief, valid until December 6, 2025, aims to ease the burden of delays on importers. Affected parties must apply through official channels to benefit.