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Hapag-Lloyd Suspends Africa–Upper Gulf Shipments Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Constance Makungu

Hapag-Lloyd Halts Africa-to-Gulf Cargo Bookings Over Security Risks in Strait of Hormuz German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has suspended cargo bookings from Africa to the Upper Gulf region, citing increased operational and security risks linked to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The decision follows recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against targets in Iran. The attacks reportedly targeted senior Iranian leaders and triggered a

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Central Africa East Africa Ports & Terminals

DRC Signs Deal to Build Strategic Dry Port in Kwala, Tanzania

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Constance Makungu

DRC Signs Concession for Kwala Dry Port in Tanzania to Cut Logistics Costs and Boost Trade The Democratic Republic of the Congo is advancing its strategy to strengthen trade competitiveness by developing new logistics infrastructure aimed at improving the efficiency of its import and export supply chains. Authorities in Kinshasa have signed a concession agreement with Boston Developers Ltd for the construction of a dry port in Kwala, Tanzania, a

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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

DRC Pushes for $1 Billion World Bank Financing to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Constance Makungu

DRC Seeks $1 Billion World Bank Funding to Boost Lobito Corridor and Regional Trade The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to secure international financing for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting trade. Speaking in Washington during the World Bank’s “Transforming Transportation” global forum, the Congolese Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Transnet Launches Private-Sector Partnership for Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance Makungu

Transnet Seeks Private Partners to Boost Efficiency and Investment at Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal South Africa’s port and rail freight parastatal, Transnet, has officially issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to kickstart the selection of a private-sector partner for its Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal (RBDBT) Private-Sector Participation (PSP) project. The RFQ marks a key milestone in Transnet’s “Reinvent for Growth Strategy”, demonstrating the organisation’s readiness to engage the

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Maersk Positioned to Take Control of Panama’s Port of Balboa

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance Makungu

Maersk Set to Expand Influence at Panama’s Port of Balboa Following Supreme Court Ruling Against HutchisonMaersk, the Danish shipping giant, is poised to assume control of the Port of Balboa in Panama City, marking a significant expansion of its influence in global maritime trade. While Maersk may no longer hold the top spot as the largest container line by TEU capacity, gaining operational control at Balboa would give it sway

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Durban Car Terminal Handles First Shipment of Lepas Vehicles in South Africa

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance Makungu

Durban Car Terminal Offloads First Batch of Chinese Lepas Vehicles, Boosting Automotive Trade in South AfricaThe Port of Durban’s Car Terminal has successfully offloaded 500 new Lepas vehicles from the MV Siem Curie, marking the debut of the Chinese automotive brand in the South African market. Lepas, a brand fully owned by the Chery Group, represents a new entrant in South Africa’s automotive sector, bringing fresh competition and consumer choice.

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Railway News Southern Africa

Private Sector Must Deliver 65Mt to Power South Africa’s Rail Freight Revival

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance Makungu

R30bn–R40bn Private Investment Needed as Transnet Targets 250 Million Tonnes in Rail Freight Growth PlanPrivate-sector participants (PSPs) will need to move approximately 65 million tonnes of additional cargo on South Africa’s rail network to help Transnet achieve its target of 250 million tonnes per year, according to rail logistics executive Anand Moodliar. Speaking at a Transport Forum event held in partnership with the African Rail Industry Association and the Localisation

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Kazungula Bridge Authority Commissioned to Drive Regional Integration

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance Makungu

Zambia and Botswana Commission Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Trade on the North–South Corridor Zambia and Botswana have officially commissioned the Kazungula Bridge Authority, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Kazungula Bridge as a vital trade and transport link across the Zambezi River. The milestone was marked during a ceremony in Kasane, underscoring the bridge’s growing role in advancing regional integration and economic development. Speaking at the launch, Hakainde Hichilema

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Southern Africa

Zambia–Mozambique Fibre Link Strengthens Regional Digital Backbone

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance Makungu

Bayobab Zambia and Vodacom Mozambique Complete Zambia–Mozambique Fibre Interconnection to Boost Southern Africa’s Digital Connectivity Bayobab Zambia and Vodacom Mozambique have officially marked the completion of the Zambia–Mozambique Fibre Interconnection Project at the Chanida Border, a significant milestone in advancing regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in Southern Africa. The project follows the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two telecommunications operators to interconnect their fibre

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Air Freight East Africa

Ethiopian Airlines Posts $4.4 Billion Revenue in First Half of FY2025/26

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

Ethiopian Airlines Reports $4.4 Billion Half-Year Revenue, Passenger and Cargo Growth in FY2025/26 Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, reported $4.4 billion in revenue for the first six months of its 2025/26 financial year, representing a 14% year-on-year increase and exceeding internal forecasts. Speaking in Addis Ababa, Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew Bekele said the airline’s half-year revenue was 2% above target and reflected sustained demand across

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