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Saudi Arabia Eyes 25-Year Cape Town Port Concession as Gulf Investment Expands

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance Makungu

Saudi Arabia’s RSGT Considers 25-Year Cape Town Port Concession as Gulf Investment in Africa Grows Saudi Arabian port operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) is considering a bid for a 25-year concession to refurbish and operate a terminal at the Port of Cape Town, highlighting growing Gulf interest in Africa’s logistics and transport infrastructure. South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking a private operator for the Duncan Dock

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Mombasa Port Expansion to Boost Cargo Capacity as Hapag-Lloyd Targets East African Growth

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance Makungu

Mombasa Port Expansion Adds Capacity as Hapag-Lloyd Targets Growth Across East Africa Kenya is accelerating expansion and modernisation at the Port of Mombasa as rising cargo volumes increase pressure on existing infrastructure and shipping lines strengthen their presence in East Africa. The port handled a record 45.45 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, up 10.9% from 40.99 million tonnes in 2024. Container traffic also increased to about 2.11 million TEUs,

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News West Africa

MSC Launches Weekly Service to Nigeria’s Lekki Port

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Constance Makungu

MSC Launches Weekly Feeder Service to Lekki Port, Strengthening Nigeria’s Global Trade Links Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest container shipping line, has launched a new weekly service to Nigeria’s Lekki Port, strengthening the port’s connection to regional and international trade networks. The new service operates through a feeder connection with Lomé, Togo, linking Lekki with other major Nigerian ports, including Apapa and Tin Can Island. The weekly schedule

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Air Freight East Africa

Kasaï-Oriental Explores Cargo Air Link With Tanzania

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 Constance Makungu

Kasaï-Oriental and Tanzania Explore Mbuji-Mayi–Dar es Salaam Cargo Air Route Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasaï-Oriental province and Tanzania are exploring the possibility of establishing a cargo air link between Mbuji-Mayi and Dar es Salaam to improve trade and regional connectivity. The proposal was discussed on July 28 during a meeting between Kasaï-Oriental Governor Jean-Paul Mbwebwa Kapo and Tanzanian Ambassador to the DRC Saidi Juma Mshana. The proposed

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Central Africa Railway News

DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 Constance Makungu

DRC Approves US$1.26 Billion Dilolo-Sakania Railway Modernisation Project The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing a US$1.258 billion project to rehabilitate and modernise the 1,004.5-kilometre Dilolo-Sakania railway, strengthening a critical section of the Lobito Corridor. The government adopted a draft collaboration convention with Mota-Engil Africa covering the railway’s financing, rehabilitation, modernisation, operation, maintenance and eventual transfer to the state. The railway runs through the DRC’s mineral-rich southeastern region and

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Air Freight Southern Africa

TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route Connecting Angola and Zambia

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance Makungu

TAAG Launches Weekly Luanda-Lusaka Cargo Service to Boost Regional Trade TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a dedicated weekly cargo service to Lusaka, strengthening air freight links between Angola and Zambia and supporting regional trade. The inaugural flight operated on July 24 using a Boeing 737-800 freighter, carrying 12.8 tonnes of cargo originating from Amsterdam. The shipment included machine parts, IT equipment, personal effects and other high-value goods. The new service

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Southern Africa

MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle to Strengthen Logistics for Mozambique LNG Project

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance Makungu

MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle Linking Nacala and Maputo to Mozambique LNG Project Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched the Afungi Shuttle, a new maritime service designed to strengthen logistics connectivity for the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project and support growing economic activity in northern Mozambique. The new service connects Afungi, the site of the Mozambique LNG development in Cabo Delgado province, with dedicated feeder connections through the ports of Nacala and

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Kenya Ports Authority Tests Maritime Emergency Response at Port of Mombasa

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance Makungu

KPA Strengthens Maritime Emergency Readiness with Full-Scale Mombasa Port Drill The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has concluded a week-long maritime safety programme with a full-scale emergency drill at the Port of Mombasa, testing its preparedness to respond to maritime incidents. The exercise assessed firefighting, evacuation, communication and coordination between KPA personnel, emergency responders and government agencies. Led by Capt. Moses Muthama, KPA’s Manager for Marine Operations, Maintenance and Hydrography, the

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Lobito Port Handles 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo as Regional Trade Gains Momentum

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Constance Makungu

Lobito Port Moves 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Half of 2026, Strengthening Angola’s Regional Trade Role The Port of Lobito handled 931,000 tonnes of cargo during the first half of 2026, highlighting its growing importance as a strategic logistics gateway for Angola and the wider region. During the period, the port received 177 vessels, with the volume of cargo handled reflecting continued activity across Angola’s maritime and logistics sectors.

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Railway News Southern Africa West Africa

Lobito Corridor Inspires Plans for Lagos-Dakar Transport Link

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Constance Makungu

Lobito Corridor Sparks Plans for New Lagos-Dakar Trade and Transport Link The success and growing strategic importance of Angola’s Lobito Corridor is inspiring plans for a new transport and trade link connecting Lagos in Nigeria to Dakar in Senegal. The proposed Lagos-Dakar connection would strengthen economic integration across West Africa by improving the movement of goods, people and services between major commercial centres along the Atlantic coast. The initiative reflects

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