DHL has added a flight for U.S. importers and exporters based in Michigan.

DHL says its new run to Detroit's Metropolitan Airport enhances service for U.S. importers and exporters based in Michigan.

While progress is slowly being made, insufficient trade agreements exist in order to encourage and drive intra-Africa trade. As a result there tends to be a focus on doing business with regions outside of Africa, such as the United States or China, says Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa.