GTSC Assures Public of Uninterrupted Services After Fire at Kanifing Depot
Awa Colley
February 1, 2025
GTSC Fire Incident Will Not Disrupt Operations, Company Assures Public
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GIA Partners with UAE’s G1 Holdings to Revive National Carrier
Mamudu Wann
January 9, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Gambia International Airlines (GIA) is making a bold move to reestablish the nation’s presence in the skies, following years of absence. In a significant step toward finalizing a strategic partnership, GIA welcomed representatives from G1 Holdings, a UAE-based aviation company, on a three-day tour of facilities at the Banjul International Airport.
CMA CGM Increases Charges on Banjul-Bound Container Shipments From Asia, Amid GPA Delays
Frederic Tendeng
December 5, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Global shipping giant CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for cargo shipments destined for Banjul, The Gambia, citing ongoing logistical challenges at the port. The surcharge will come into effect on December 15, 2024, and will apply exclusively to dry cargo transported from the Far East, including China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, North East Asia, and South East Asia. The surcharge is set at USD 500 per container.
ECOWAS Experts Strategize to Slash Airfare Costs in West Africa Through Tax and Charge Reductions
Ebrima Bah
November 11, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (LOME, Togo) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched an ambitious effort to address high air travel costs in West Africa, as air transport experts convene this week in Lomé, Togo, for critical consultations.
CMA CGM Announces Port Congestion Surcharge for Shipments to The Gambia Starting November 2024
Mamudu Wann
October 17, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (MARSEILLE, France) – Global shipping company CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) on all cargo destined for The Gambia. The surcharge, aimed at addressing challenges arising from increased congestion at Gambian ports, will take effect on November 1, 2024, for all regions except the United States
Air Senegal Halts New York Route Amid Financial Audit: A Tale of Prestige Over Profit
Frederic Tendeng
August 25, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – As of September 19, 2024, Air Senegal will discontinue its transatlantic route between Dakar (DSS) and New York (JFK), ending a three-year operation that was marked by challenges and low profitability. The 3,830-mile route, which currently operates twice weekly, has struggled to gain traction in a competitive market, despite its symbolic importance to the airline.
AI Gam Network Advocates for AI-Driven Transportation Safety Solutions in The Gambia
Makutu Manneh
August 22, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Artificial Intelligence Gam Network (AI Gam Network) is calling for government support and collaboration to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) systems to enhance transportation safety in The Gambia. This appeal was made during the launch of the Deep Learning IndabaX Gambia 2024 (DLIXG24) at the Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTMI), which focused on “Applications of AI in Transportation Safety.”
Gambiaj Exclusive – A Shady Gambian Airline Ferries Four Sanctioned Aircraft to Belarus
Frederic Tendeng
August 20, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – On Saturday, four Airbus aircraft operated by Magic Air, a Gambian-registered company with a dubious reputation, were ferried to Belarus—a nation under Western sanctions prohibiting the import of aircraft and parts.
What You Don’t Know About the Mansakonko Agreement Between Senegal and Gambia
Awa Colley
August 16, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Beyond early media reports, the Mansakonko breakthrough for regional integration and trade facilitation between Senegal and The Gambia has eliminated several border fees and streamlined transit processes for transporters along key trade corridors. It is simply a game changer.
Gambia and Senegal Reach Key Agreements to Ease Truckers’ Mobility Issues at Border Crossings
Frederic Tendeng
August 14, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (MANSAKONKO, The Gambia) – In a significant development aimed at resolving ongoing tensions and easing the mobility of truckers
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