The rapid transformation of the quayside in Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam, is set to significantly alter trading patterns in East Africa. After DP World’s concession win last October, a consortium led by India’s largest port operator, Adani Ports, has also been approved to develop a terminal at Dar es Salaam. Adani has been granted a 30-year concession to operate Dar’s Container Terminal 2, which features four berths and
Author: Constance Makungu
East and Southeast Asian Ports Dominate 2023 Global Container Port Performance Index
The latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) reveals that East and Southeast Asian ports excelled in 2023, securing 13 of the top 20 positions. Developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, this fourth edition of the CPPI underscores how regional disruptions affected port performance worldwide. The index is based on empirical and objective data focused exclusively on the time vessels spend in port. The 2023 CPPI introduces
Russia and China to form Arctic liner
Russia is pressing ahead in a project with the Chinese to make all-year container shipping voyages along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) possible. Rosatom, which oversees the NSR, and China’s NewNew Shipping are forming a joint venture to develop a fleet of five ice-classed boxships which will work all year round. NewNew has already completed a number of Arctic transits over the past couple of years. Russian president Vladimir Putin
Top 10 countries in Africa with the best logistics performance
From the shiny cars lining up at the dealership to the countless goodies stacked on supermarket shelves, and even the packages delivered right to our doorsteps, logistics is the invisible force that keeps it all moving. With it, we can get our hands on the things we need and want. Consider logistics as the lifeblood of the global economy, ensuring that goods and resources move efficiently to where they are
Top 10 highest-ranking ports in Africa
In today’s interconnected world, ports play a pivotal role in facilitating global trade and driving economic growth. Serving as crucial gateways for international commerce, ports are vital components of supply chains, enabling the smooth movement of goods, commodities, and resources between nations. Ports are the lifelines of global trade, serving as hubs that connect producers, suppliers, and consumers across continents. They provide a platform for the efficient exchange of goods,
Maintenance Work Halts Long-Distance Trains Between Mozambique and Neighboring Countries
Mozambique’s publicly owned Ports and Rail Company (CFM) has temporarily suspended the circulation of long-distance freight and passenger trains on the Ressano Garcia and Goba railway lines, which connect Mozambique to South Africa and Eswatini, due to ongoing maintenance work. Emídio Bata, the CFM executive director for the southern region, announced that a total of 14 freight trains will be halted on these railway lines for the next two weeks.
Angolan Airlines to Bolster Fleet with Five New Aircraft by Year’s End
TAAG, Linhas Aéreas de Angola (Angolan Airlines) is set to receive a significant boost to its fleet with the arrival of five new aircraft before the end of 2024. This news was announced by the Angolan Minister of Transport, Ricardo d’Abreu, according to Rádio Nacional de Angola. The Minister did not disclose specific details regarding the size or type of the incoming aircraft. However, his statement indicates a mix of
Lobito Corridor to Enhance Freight Capacity with 275 New Wagons from South Africa’s Galison Manufacturing
In furtherance of the commitment to invest $455 million in Angola, the Lobito Atlantic Railway—a consortium of Trafigura, Mota-Engil, and Vecturis—has awarded a contract to South Africa’s Galison Manufacturing to supply 275 container wagons over 30 months. This investment, part of a larger procurement plan for 35 locomotives and 1555 wagons, aims to enhance the Lobito Corridor’s freight capacity. The Lobito Atlantic Railway, a consortium of Trafigura, Mota-Engil, and Vecturis,
Economic Growth in Benguela Boosted by Lobito Refinery and Corridor Projects
The construction of the Lobito Refinery and the operationalization of the Lobito Corridor are attracting significant investor interest in Benguela, driving the province’s economic growth. This was highlighted by Adilson Gonçalves, the Vice-Governor for the Technical Sector and Infrastructures, during his remarks on the success of the Benguela International Fair (FIB) held from last Wednesday to Sunday. Preliminary figures from the 13th Benguela International Fair, presented to Jornal de Angola
One-Stop Border System at Ressano Garcia to Boost Trade by 2026
The one-stop border system at the Ressano Garcia border post between Mozambique and South Africa is set to be operational within three years, according to a report from Noticias. This development aims to increase cargo volume and promote industrialization along the Maputo Corridor. A feasibility study for the project will commence in August, with the concession agreement expected to be signed by December. Construction is scheduled to begin in December