May 2017 – Moov Logistics News

Kenya’s first SGR cargo train now on the rail

Railways

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 31, 2017 02120

........President Kenyatta waves flag to flag off the inaugural cargo train With the unveiling of the new Railway’s cargo operations in Mombasa this morning, Kenyans and over 300 million residents of the region are set to reap the benefits of efficient transportation of cargo. President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya who made a promised

Kenya Revenue Authority to install cargo scanners at SGR stations

Maritime

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 31, 2017 02125

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to install cargo scanners at some stations along the Standard Gauge Railway line to monitor consignment. According to KRA regional chief manager for customs and border control John Bisonga, the scanners would be used to monitor cargo ferried by SGR trains. “The number of containers

INS Tarkash, Indian Naval Ship Arrives Lagos Today

Maritime

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 02549

.......Nigerian Navy Day Celebration In preparation for this year Navy Day Celebration holding tomorrow June 1st, Indian naval warship, INS Tarkash, arrives Lagos today. The Defence Adviser, High Commission of India Abuja, Captain (IN) Gautam Marwaha, in a statement, said the visit of the ship at this opportune moment reiterates the strong

Open the East African skies

Aviation

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 30, 2017 01911

Flying from Entebbe to Nairobi is generally considered as a massive undertaking. This is because a passenger has to pay an average of US$400 (Shs1.4million) for a return ticket for a journey that takes only 55 minutes. Yet an addition of US$200 (Shs700, 000) could enable the same passenger pay for

2017 Honda Civic Si

Road Transportation

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 02713

There is no denying the overall excellence of the 2017 Honda Civic Si. There just isn’t. Adopting as it has the boldly styled forms of Honda’s 10th-generation Civic sedan and coupe, the new Si starts out with a darn good foundation. And none of the Si additions—a 205-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter

Kenya’s SGR Cargo Train begins today

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 02140

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta flags off today trials of the country’s new SGR cargo train from Mombasa port. The train will pull 50 wagons laden with containers bound for the Embakasi Inland Container Depot. According to Kenya Railways managing director Atanas Maina, the train will be for trial purposes, with the service expected to be launched in

Passenger Rights on EU flight delay

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 01768

If your flight departed from within the European Union or was with a European airline, you might have rights under EU law to claim if the delay or cancellation was within the airline's control. Short-haul flights: 250 euros for delays of more than three hours Medium-haul flights: 400 euros

BA to operate all flights from Tuesday

by Casandra Aniemeke - May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 01991

British Airways is now operating a full flight schedule after an IT failure saw the airline cancel thousands of flights over the bank holiday weekend. "Our IT systems are now back up and running and we will be operating a full flight schedule at Heathrow and Gatwick," the airline said. But it

NIGERIA: HAPPY DEMOCRACY DAY!

by Larry chinekezi - May 29, 2017May 29, 2017 02066

... Nigerian all over the world celebrate democracy day ... Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, commends the Nigerian spirit, says government has done well

South Africa’s dramatic fuel price change over the past 10 years

by Larry chinekezi - May 28, 2017 03900

South Africa’s fuel price has been battered by both local and global events over the past decade. The fuel price is mainly affected by two conditions – local currency exchanges and the global oil price, both of which have helped and hindered consumers at the tanks. Notably, the petrol price saw strong