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Zambia Strengthens Ties with China to Advance Mansa Airport Upgrade

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Constance Makungu

The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the country into a regional aviation hub, as progress continues on the upgrade of Mansa Airport through a strategic partnership with China Jiangsu International. Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank Tayali, MP, announced the development during a high-level meeting with Mr. Som Qinbo, Chairman of China Jiangsu International. Hon. Tayali welcomed the delegation and expressed gratitude for the long-standing

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Central Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

DP World Aims for 2026 Completion of DRC’s Banana Deepwater Port

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Constance Makungu

Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa recently met with executives from DP World in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to discuss progress on the Banana deepwater port project, a major infrastructure development underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During the meeting, DP World representatives indicated that the first phase of the project—initially scheduled for completion in 2025—is now expected to be finalized in 2026. Prime Minister Suminwa confirmed that, if

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Air Freight Middle East

Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport, exclusive cargo partner of AirAsia

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Constance Makungu

Dubai, UAE, 17 April, 2025 – Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Teleport, AirAsia’s exclusive cargo partner. The partnership aims to better support the burgeoning trade between Southeast Asia and the wider world, via Dubai. The agreement was signed at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium by Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President and Pete Chareonwongsak, CEO

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Shipping News Southern Africa

Mozambique Relaunches Coastal Shipping to Ease Road Congestion and Boost Trade

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Constance Makungu

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Friday relaunched the country’s commercial coastal shipping services, announcing a package of fiscal incentives aimed at encouraging businesses to transport goods by sea instead of road. The relaunch was marked by the deployment of two large cargo vessels—the “Dugongo” and the “Civitas”—acquired by private operators. These vessels will support the regular movement of merchandise between Mozambique’s main ports. “Coastal shipping plays a fundamental role in

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Kenya Courts Private Investors to Boost Mombasa and Lamu Port Expansion

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Constance Makungu

Kenya is turning to private investors to help develop and operate two critical seaports—Mombasa and Lamu—along the Indian Ocean, as it seeks to remain competitive amid growing regional port rivalry. According to the National Treasury, the government is seeking transaction advisers to help structure public-private partnership (PPP) deals for the two port projects. The move comes as the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) faces financial constraints and lacks the capacity to

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Angola’s Caio Deepwater Terminal Nears Completion

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 Constance Makungu

The first phase of construction at the Caio Deepwater Terminal in Cabinda, Angola, is nearing completion, with more than 60% of the physical work and 75% of the financial execution already achieved, according to José Kuvingua, Chairman of the Port of Cabinda. He shared the update on Friday following a working meeting led by the provincial governor, Suzana de Abreu, focused on the impact of the Free Trade Zone implementation.

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Railway News Southern Africa

EU Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Boosting Trade and Youth Opportunities in Southern Africa

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 Constance Makungu

The Lobito Corridor can strengthen trade and investment opportunities for Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, said the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Angola, Rosário Bento Pais, on Thursday in Luanda. Speaking at the launch of four EU-funded youth entrepreneurship projects in Luanda, the ambassador emphasized that the corridor has the potential to drive economic diversification and create job opportunities for young people across Angola, Zambia, and the

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Shipping News West Africa

Morocco Seeks Private Partner to Operate $300M Mega Shipyard

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 Constance Makungu

Morocco is inviting private operators to manage Africa’s largest shipyard under a 30-year concession, aiming to replicate the success of its automotive industry, Bloomberg reports. The state-run National Ports Agency (ANP) has launched a tender, seeking experienced global players to develop, equip, and operate the 52-acre facility. According to ANP’s communications director, Abdellatif Lhouaoui, the project is designed to turn Morocco into a leading maritime hub in Africa. This move

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

AD Ports Group Awards Contracts for $250M Luanda Port Modernization

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance Makungu

AD Ports Group has awarded contracts to Mar Construction Civil & Obras Publicas and Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners for the modernization of the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in Angola. Mar Construction will be responsible for designing and building both the topside and marine infrastructure, while Dar Al-Handasah will manage the project and oversee construction supervision. Launched on January 30, 2025, the upgrade aims to transform the terminal into

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Central Africa Railway News

DRC Prime Minister Calls for Acceleration of Lobito Corridor Development

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 Constance Makungu

Speaking at the 38th Meeting of the Council of Ministers at the African Union City, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka emphasized the urgent need to accelerate development projects along the Lobito Corridor. In her address, the Prime Minister highlighted the Italian government’s launch of a new partnership model with Africa, rooted in the Mattei Plan—an initiative focused on fostering equitable and mutually beneficial cooperation. The Mattei Plan prioritizes joint identification

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