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Afoko pushes for airport to transform Upper East into export hub
Renowned Ghanaian businessman and Upper East Region native, Awentami Paul Afoko, has called for the construction of an international airport in the Upper East Region, arguing that it is essential to unlocking the area’s vast agricultural and export potential. Speaking at the Regional Development Framework validation forum in Bolgatanga, Mr Afoko said the region possesses []
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
Melaka bina Inland Port RM300 juta, lonjak hab logistik serantau
ALOR GAJAH: Melaka bakal memiliki sebuah pelabuhan darat pertama menerusi pembinaan Melaka Inland Port di Taboh Naning di sini yang dijangka menjadi pemacu baharu rangkaian logistik negara serta membuka lembaran baharu kepada pembangunan ekonomi dan industri negeri. Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Ab. Rauf Yusoh berkata, projek strategik bernilai RM300 juta itu bukan sekadar sebuah pelabuhan ... Read more The post Melaka bina Inland Port RM300 juta, lonjak hab logistik serantau appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
AD Ports launches Iraq logistics corridor linking Gulf with Türkiye, Europe
New integrated service connects UAE’s Khalifa Port with Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port through weekly shipping operations, creating trade corridor extending to Türkiye, European markets via Iraq’s overland transport network
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 10, 2026
Einride: Freight Platform Has Enough Early Traction
Einride: Freight Platform Has Enough Early Traction
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Export or lose out – Afoko demands Airport for Upper East region
Renowned Ghanaian businessman and an indigene of the Upper East Region, Awentami Paul Afoko, has called for the construction of an international airport in the Upper East Region, arguing that it is critical to unlocking the region’s agricultural and export potential. Addressing stakeholders at the Regional Development Framework validation forum in Bolgatanga, Mr. Afoko said The post Export or lose out – Afoko demands Airport for Upper East region appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
BERNAMA
· Jul 8, 2026
General : Port Klang's Third Terminal To Make Malaysia A Leading Regional Maritime Hub - Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to become a leading maritime hub in Southeast Asia through the development of Port Klang's Third Terminal on Carey Island, which is expected to take nearly 20 years to be fully completed, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
The Economic Times
· Jun 22, 2026
India’s airports gunning for Gulf’s connecting crown
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Related coverage for "Afoko pushes for airport to transform Upper East into export hub": Utusan Malaysia — Melaka bina Inland Port RM300 juta, lonjak hab logistik serantau. Anadolu Agency — AD Ports launches Iraq logistics corridor linking Gulf with Türkiye, Europe. Seeking Alpha — Einride: Freight Platform Has Enough Early Traction. Ghanaian Times — Export or lose out – Afoko demands Airport for Upper East region. BERNAMA — General : Port Klang's Third Terminal To Make Malaysia A Leading Regional Maritime Hub - Loke. The Economic Times — India’s airports gunning for Gulf’s connecting crown