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Chinese-Backed $900 Million Port Investment Expands Africa’s Infrastructure Drive

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Constance Makungu

Another African Country Secures $900 Million Chinese-Backed Port Project to Boost Trade and Logistics A new $900 million Chinese-backed port investment is set to strengthen Africa’s trade infrastructure, highlighting the growing role of international partnerships in expanding logistics networks across the continent. The project forms part of a broader wave of port developments aimed at improving maritime connectivity, increasing trade capacity and supporting economic growth as African countries seek to

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Railway News Southern Africa

South Africa Extends Transnet Board’s Term by Six Months

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Constance Makungu

Transport Minister Extends Transnet Board’s Term to January 2027 to Ensure Leadership Continuity South African Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has extended the term of Transnet’s board of directors by six months, allowing the current board to remain in office until January 11, 2027, or until a new board is appointed, whichever comes first. The board’s previous term expired on July 12, prompting the extension to ensure continuity while the government

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East Africa Shipping News

Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

KRA’s New Advance Cargo Declaration System Sparks Supply Chain Concerns Across Southern Africa The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a mandatory digital Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) system for containerised imports, prompting concerns from regional freight operators over the short implementation timeline and possible supply chain disruptions. The Road Freight Association (RFA) warned that the rapid rollout could create bottlenecks at ports and increase costs for transport operators moving cargo

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

Mozambique Signs 25-Year Concession for Dondo Inland Port to Improve Regional Cargo Flows Mozambique has signed a 25-year concession agreement for the development and operation of the Dondo Logistics Terminal, a US$117 million inland dry port designed to reduce congestion along the Beira Corridor and improve regional cargo movement through the Port of Beira. The concession was awarded to Terminal Logístico de Dondo, S.A., a consortium led by Chinese investors,

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Beitbridge Freight Operations Hold Steady Despite Surge in Passenger Traffic

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

Beitbridge Border Freight Movement Remains Stable Despite Rising Deportation and Repatriation Volumes Commercial freight movement through the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe remains largely unaffected despite a sharp increase in passenger traffic linked to ongoing deportation and voluntary repatriation processes. The Border Management Authority (BMA) reported that more than 35,000 people have been processed through the border since 7 June, placing additional pressure on border operations. BMA

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Shipping News

Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Route for Middle East-US Service as Red Sea Confidence Returns

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

Maersk Restores Suez Canal Routing for MECL Service, Cutting Transit Times by Up to 14 Days Maersk is returning another container service to the Suez Canal and Red Sea route, signalling a gradual shift away from Cape of Good Hope diversions as security conditions improve. The shipping line announced on 9 July that its Middle East-US East Coast (MECL) service would resume using the trans-Suez route following operational changes to

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Dar es Salaam Port Reduces Vehicle Cargo Handling Times by Over 90%

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

DP World-Led Improvements Cut Vehicle Discharge Times at Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port The Port of Dar es Salaam has reduced vehicle cargo discharge times by more than 90% following operational improvements at its main multipurpose terminal, according to operator DP World. Since DP World began operating Terminal 1 under a 30-year concession agreement in April 2024, discharge times for vehicle cargo have dropped from more than 300 hours to

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Cape Town Port Fuel Supplies Remain Stable Despite Middle East Tensions

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

Port of Cape Town Bunkering Unaffected as Fuel Supplies Stay Stable Amid Middle East Crisis Bunkering operations at the Port of Cape Town have continued without interruption despite recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with diesel and fuel oil supplies remaining stable, according to the Port Liaison Forum (PLF). PLF Chairperson Terry Gale, whose organisation operates under the Cape Chamber of Commerce, said vessels calling at the port have

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Shipping News Southern Africa

South African Businesses Push Back Against New Far East Shipping Surcharges

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

South African Importers Warn New Maersk and CMA CGM Surcharges Will Drive Up Costs South African importers and exporters are raising concerns over new Peak Season Surcharges (PSSs) introduced by shipping lines Maersk and CMA CGM on cargo moving from the Far East to Southern Africa. Maersk will impose a surcharge of US$250 per 20-foot container and US$500 per 40-foot container from 1 July, while CMA CGM introduced surcharges of

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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Constance Makungu

DR Congo Approves Mota-Engil Partnership to Revamp Lobito Corridor Railway Linking Copper and Cobalt Mines to Global Markets The Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a partnership with Portuguese construction and engineering company Mota-Engil SGPS SA to rehabilitate a critical railway network that will strengthen the country’s access to global markets for copper and cobalt. The project forms part of the Congolese section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic infrastructure

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