Freight Trends Global

Lobito Atlantic Railway targets 800,000 tonnes of cargo in 2027 after US$300 million investment Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) is targeting a doubling of international cargo volumes to about 800,000 tonnes in 2027 as new investment strengthens the rail infrastructure connecting Angola with the mineral-producing regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The railway operator expects to move about 400,000 tonnes of international cargo in 2026, with volumes projected to

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Botswana Railways and Ntokoto Holdings Join Forces to Support Mining and Logistics Growth Botswana Railways has entered into a strategic partnership with Ntokoto Holdings to strengthen the country’s mining and logistics sectors and improve the movement of minerals and other commodities through Botswana’s rail network. The partnership is aimed at developing more efficient rail-based logistics solutions for the mining industry, with a particular focus on improving the transportation of bulk

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Transnet Plans Major Property Sale as It Moves to Unlock Value from Assets Transnet is preparing a major sell-off of surplus and underutilised property as the State-owned logistics company seeks to unlock value from its extensive property portfolio and strengthen its financial position. The planned disposal forms part of a broader strategy to improve the utilisation of Transnet’s assets and generate additional revenue while focusing resources on its core role

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