Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group Partner to Transport 3 Million Litres of Fuel Monthly via Walvis Bay–Zambia Trade Corridor Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group have signed a landmark five year fuel logistics agreement aimed at improving cross-border transport efficiency and reinforcing the Zambia–Namibia trade corridor. The partnership is expected to enhance supply chain reliability for Zambia’s mining, industrial, and retail sectors while strengthening regional trade integration. Enhancing the
Author: Constance Makungu
Walvis Bay Corridor Group Engages Industry to Shape 2026–2031 Trade Strategy
Walvis Bay Corridor Group Consults Namport and Logistics Stakeholders to Strengthen Namibia’s Regional Trade Corridors The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has concluded a three day high level stakeholder engagement in Namibia’s Erongo region, aimed at strengthening coordination with transport and logistics partners and addressing operational bottlenecks along the country’s key trade corridors. The consultations were led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Edward Shivute, who underscored the importance of structured
Zambia Launches ASYCUDAWorld Upgrade to Accelerate Cross-Border Trade
Zambia Partners with UNCTAD and TradeMark Africa to Modernize Customs System and Cut Border Clearance Times Zambia has taken a major step toward improving cross-border trade efficiency after signing an agreement to upgrade its national customs management system. The initiative will modernize the Zambia Revenue Authority’s (ZRA) operations through the stabilization and enhancement of the ASYCUDAWorld platform, aiming to reduce cargo clearance times, strengthen revenue collection, and lower administrative costs
Lobito Atlantic Railway Records New Operational Milestones at End of 2025 and Early 2026
Lobito Atlantic Railway Sets Traffic and Port Handling Records, Strengthening Lobito Corridor At the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) achieved significant operational milestones, reinforcing the Lobito Corridor’s position as a strategic logistics platform for regional and international trade. In December 2025, LAR recorded its highest monthly throughput to date, handling 37,000 tonnes of cargo across both domestic and international traffic. Building on this
AfDB Approves Reallocation of $98 Million to Complete Strategic Road Corridor in Western Tanzania
African Development Bank Redirects $98 Million to Upgrade Bulamata–Uvinza Road, Boosting Regional Trade in Western Tanzania The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved the reallocation of US$98 million in project savings to finance the completion of a key road infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity in western Tanzania. The decision, endorsed by the AfDB Boards of Directors on 10 December 2025, allows unused funds from the completed Transport
Morocco to Launch Nador West Med Port as Second Major Mediterranean Deepwater Hub
Morocco Set to Open Nador West Med Port in Q4, Expanding Mediterranean Trade and Energy Capacity Morocco is preparing to bring its second Mediterranean deepwater port, Nador West Med, into operation in the fourth quarter of this year, marking a major step in expanding the country’s maritime and logistics capacity. The new port is designed to build on the global success of Tanger Med, which is currently the largest port
Zambia Strengthens Regional Trade Integration with Key SADC Corridor Agreements
Zambia Signs North–South and Beira Corridor Agreements to Boost SADC Trade and Transport Integration Zambia has taken a significant step toward strengthening regional trade and transport integration after signing two strategic corridor agreements at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana. The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Honourable Museba Frank Tayali, MP, signed the North–South Corridor Memorandum of Understanding and the Beira Development Corridor Agreement during an
Emirates SkyCargo Expands European Network with New Liege Freighter Services
Emirates SkyCargo Launches Weekly Freighter Flights to Liege, Boosting Europe-Asia Trade Emirates SkyCargo has added Liege, Belgium, to its global freighter network, marking its first new freighter destination of 2026 as the airline pursues further network expansion this year. The cargo division of Emirates Airline will operate five scheduled freighter flights per week to Liege Airport, following several years of strong demand that had previously been met with ad hoc
Tanzania Opens 49km Mbeya Bypass to Boost Regional Trade and Safety
Tanzania Completes 49km Mbeya Bypass, Improving Safety and Trade on the Tanzam Highway For decades, the Tanzam Highway has been the key economic artery linking the Port of Dar es Salaam to landlocked Southern African markets. However, the stretch through Mbeya City—especially the steep and hazardous Mlima Nyoka—has long been a major bottleneck. In 2026, Tanzania has addressed this challenge with the launch of a 48.9-kilometre bypass designed to streamline
Global Investment in the Lobito Corridor Surpasses $6 Billion
Lobito Corridor Attracts Over $6 Billion as Global Investors Back Africa’s Critical Minerals Route International investor momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to strengthen, with global financial commitments to the strategic regional infrastructure project now exceeding USD 6 billion. Linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia to international markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito, the corridor is increasingly regarded as a cornerstone of Africa’s critical minerals supply