Cross-border transporters are experiencing up to three-day delays at South Africa’s Groblersbrug border with Botswana, impacted by a new biometric system implemented by the Border Management Authority (BMA) and ongoing congestion issues at Beitbridge. According to Mike Fitzmaurice of the Transit Assistance Bureau, the BMA has introduced a biometric system requiring immigration officers to capture the biometrics of all travelers and truck drivers. While this process takes about 15 minutes
Author: Constance Makungu
USMX and ILA Strike Nears Resolution as Dockworkers Return to Ports
The labor dispute between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) appears to be reaching a resolution, with dockworkers expected to resume operations as early as Friday, October 4, according to a communique from Scan Global Logistics. This update follows an agreement between the ILA and USMX to extend their contract negotiations until January 15 while working towards a comprehensive six-year deal. US President Joe
CMA CGM Acquires 48% Stake in Leading Brazilian Terminal Operator Santos Brasil
The CMA CGM Group has announced an agreement to acquire a 48% stake in Santos Brasil Participações S/A, a prominent Brazilian multi-terminal operator. This investment marks a significant expansion of CMA CGM’s presence in Brazil and aligns with the company’s global port development strategy. “Santos Brasil operates five terminals across Brazil, including the country’s largest container terminal at the Port of Santos, handling approximately 40% of Brazil’s container volume,” stated
Zambia Airways and Motor Dealers Association Partner to Boost Regional Trade
Zambia Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zambia Motor Dealers Association to improve travel logistics for association members, marking a major milestone in supporting local businesses with affordable, efficient transport options. Announced at a ceremony in Lusaka, this partnership enables Zambia Airways to offer specialized flights to key regional hubs like South Africa and Tanzania, directly catering to the needs of Zambia’s motor dealers. Zambia Airways’
AFC Advances Zambia Lobito Rail Project with Angola and Zambia Concession Agreements
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has achieved a major milestone in the Zambia Lobito Rail project by entering concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia. The formal signing took place alongside the 79th United Nations General Assembly, with support from the U.S. G-7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. These agreements position the AFC as the lead entity for funding,
Zambia Advances Road Safety with AU Charter Ratification
Zambia has officially ratified the African Union (AU) Road Safety Charter, marking a critical step toward enhancing road safety and reducing traffic accidents. This initiative aligns with a broader African effort to address the continent’s high road fatality rates, driven by hazardous road conditions, inadequate safety protocols, and inconsistent enforcement of traffic regulations. Zambian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Rose Sakala, formally submitted the ratification on behalf of the government, underscoring the
Expert Trucks Exporting Strengthens Market and Customer Ties in Zambia
In April 2024, the team at Expert Trucks Exporting traveled from Ireland to Zambia for a two-week visit to Lusaka and Ndola. The trip aimed to strengthen relationships with existing customers and foster new connections in the Zambian market, focusing on selling Euro 5 and Euro 6 Volvo trucks. This visit provided a valuable opportunity to meet longstanding clients who have expanded their fleets with our trucks over the years.
Walvis Bay Corridor Drives Landmark 171-Ton Oxygen Plant Delivery to Zambia
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has proudly overseen the transport of a massive 50-meter oxygen plant container to Solwezi, the capital of Zambia’s mineral-rich North-Western Province. Traveling along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor, the specialized 63-meter truck carrying the 171-ton plant traversed approximately 2,900 kilometers. The oxygen plant was sourced from Malaysia and shipped through Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay, a vital logistics hub for Southern Africa. The port
Aviation Drives Dubai’s Economy with Projected 32% GDP Share by 2030
The latest economic impact report from Emirates Group and Dubai Airports underscores aviation as a cornerstone of Dubai’s economy, contributing 27% of the emirate’s GDP in 2023—an impact of AED 137 billion (USD 37.3 billion). By 2030, aviation’s share is projected to rise to 32%, as forecasted by Oxford Economics. Aviation’s influence extends beyond flights to include supply chain effects, wage-based spending, and tourism. In 2023, the sector supported over
Angola Seeks Operators for New Luanda Airport Concession
Angola’s government is inviting bids to manage the new Luanda Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport under a 25-year concession. The Ministry of Transport has launched a formal tender process, with a deadline for proposals set for February 16, 2025. Interested parties must have operated at least one international airport for a minimum of three years, with prior annual traffic of at least 10 million passengers between 2018 and 2022. If