Namibia Modernizes Ports with Liebherr Cranes to Boost Cargo Handling and Regional Trade Namibia’s ports operator, Namport, has inaugurated new cargo-handling cranes at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s maritime infrastructure. The authority acquired three new mobile harbour cranes from global manufacturer Liebherr Cranes. At Walvis Bay, Namibia’s busiest commercial port, the additions include a 154-ton LHM 550 and an 84-ton LHM 280,
Author: Constance Makungu
Japan Pledges Investment and Connectivity to Strengthen Africa-Indian Ocean Economic Ties
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Namibia Records Trade Deficit of N$1 Billion in Intra-African Trade
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EU–US Delegation Presents $6 Billion Lobito Corridor Study in Kinshasa
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One Air Expands Cargo Fleet with First Boeing 777 Freighter Delivery
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Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 5.5% in July Despite U.S. Trade Policy Uncertainty
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Transnet Narrows Annual Loss to R1.9 Billion as Rail Volumes Improve
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