Passenger and freight train services on the Ressano Garcia and Goba railway lines will be suspended from tomorrow until June 13 to allow for essential maintenance work, Mozambique Railways (CFM) announced yesterday. The suspension will also affect urban passenger transport between Central Station and the towns of Boane and Matola Gare. CFM executive director Emídio Bata explained that this suspension is part of the annual maintenance program for the southern
Author: Constance Makungu
Deendayal Port Authority Achieves Milestone with First Loading of Indigenous Freight Wagons
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat, has marked a significant milestone by berthing the vessel MV OLIVIA at Cargo Jetty No. 15 for the first-ever loading of indigenous “Made in India” freight wagons. In a press release, DPA expressed pride in this achievement, emphasizing its impact on the Indian logistics and maritime sectors. The vessel MV OLIVIA loaded 24 packages of Gondola-type wagons, with a total weight of 454.104
Zambian Govt Keeps Mfuwe International Airport Open Amid Rehabilitation Plans
The Zambian Government has reversed its decision to close Mfuwe International Airport for rehabilitation, opting to keep the airport operational to avoid disruptions to the tourism industry. Initially, the airport was scheduled to close on June 13, 2024, to allow for comprehensive infrastructure upgrades. However, significant concerns from key stakeholders in the tourism sector prompted the government to reconsider. Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Frank Museba Tayali, highlighted the
American Airlines Cargo Partners with CargoAi to Enhance Freight Booking
American Airlines Cargo has announced a strategic partnership with CargoAi to enhance airfreight booking capabilities on CargoMART, CargoAi’s cutting-edge freight management platform. This collaboration will integrate American Airlines Cargo’s extensive network into CargoMART, providing freight forwarders with a streamlined booking process and comprehensive access to routes. This partnership will enable American Airlines Cargo to seamlessly integrate with CargoMART, complementing the carrier’s existing digital booking platform, aacargo.com. The advanced technology and
Vienna Airport’s Air Freight Business Rebounds Significantly
The air freight sector at Vienna Airport is experiencing a significant resurgence. In the first quarter of 2024, the airport handled 68,058 tons of air freight for both import and export, marking a 16 percent increase year-on-year. Compared to the pre-coronavirus levels in 2019, this represents a growth of 1,417 tons, or approximately 2 percent. The Pharma Handling Center also saw a notable rise, with a 6.9 percent increase to
Namibe Corridor Modernization Aims to Boost Sustainable Business Environment in Angola
The Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime, and Port sectors, Rui Carreira, emphasized the importance of modernizing the Namibe Corridor to foster a sustainable business environment in the region. This statement was made on Friday during the first Forum on the Port of Namibe Value Chain, celebrating the 70th anniversary of this crucial infrastructure in Namibe province and the Southern Region. Rui Carreira highlighted the National Development Plan 2023-2027,
Port of Lobito Showcases New Management Model at Benguela International Fair
The Port of Lobito unveiled its new “Landlord Port” management model, called the Senhorio program, during the 13th edition of the Benguela International Fair (FIB) 2024. This model shifts the port’s role from direct container handling operations to overseeing and regulating maritime and port activities. Implemented in the last quarter of the previous year, the Senhorio program delegates container loading and unloading operations to concessionaires. África Global Logistics (AGL) now
TAAG Engages Over 40 Travel Agents in DRC to Promote Luanda Hub
More than 40 travel agents from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) attended the inaugural meeting hosted by Angolan Airlines (TAAG) in Kinshasa on Wednesday last week. This event, themed “Fly with TAAG,” aimed to showcase the benefits of TAAG’s products and services and promote routes from Kinshasa, with Luanda serving as the central hub connecting DRC to the global network. According to a statement from TAAG, this initiative underscores
Luanda Truckers Advocate for Government Assistance to Upgrade Aging Fleet
Osvaldo Mateus, president of the Luanda Truck Drivers Association (ANCL), has urged the government to step in and provide institutional financing to help truckers acquire new fleets, replacing their aging vehicles that are often over 30 years old. In an interview with Jornal de Angola, Mateus highlighted the pressing issue of a shortage of parts in both domestic and foreign markets, exacerbating the challenge of maintaining these older trucks. He
Angolan President highlights importance of the Lobito Corridor to regional development
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, reiterated previously, in Dallas, Texas, the importance of the Lobito Corridor for the development of the southern region of the continent. The Head of State was speaking at the high-level dialogue of the 16th US-Africa Business Summit, addressing the theme of Investment in strategic infrastructures, sustainable growth. João Lourenço highlighted that this road infrastructure, which received American financing, will bring development not only